I found out in July of 2019 that I had developed a cyst and excessive scar tissue that ultimately took all the space they gave me with the first surgery. With increasing headaches and returning neck pain I was told they needed to go back in. The dr explained that because there was no space the fluid was feeding the cyst and it was getting bigger and bigger. So I prepared to have a second surgery. They drained the cyst, took more skull and scraped away mounds of scar tissue which extended surgery by 3 hours. They even took my tonsils out from the back side to give me a few more inches of space. That was in November. Recovery was extremely rougher than the first time. Rehab was much more essential the second time around. 8 months out and I have had no headaches. I still deal with muscle spasms and tightness but have been seeing a chiropractor to assist. Things have been really good
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I hate to hear you had to go through a second surgery but I am thankful the headaches are gone! I am on the fence, but leaning more towards surgery with each excruciating headache that I have. Did you have much relief with your first surgery and how was that recovery? Take care of yourself!
Thank you, I did experience relief wit the first surgery. I had little bumps in the road here and there. Mainly muscle spasms in the neck, balance issues. I did experience an increase of headaches and neck pain and that ultimately lead to the second one. After second surgery I don’t have headaches. Neck spasms And muscle tightness. Balance issues persist, I just suffered a bad fall that required 5 staples. I got up from laying down for a long period, got dizzy and passed out hitting my head on a glass table. So I just have to be careful and take my time. Overall my results have been good