Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Surgery.

I had decompression surgery 1.5 years ago. I was flying until recently where the headaches are back in full force. Has anyone needed a 2nd surgery and what resulted in you needing this.

Thank you.
1 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
620923 tn?1452915648
COMMUNITY LEADER
Hi and welcome to  the Chiari forum.

I have not required a second surgery and mine was in '09....and it could be what type of decompression surgery you had....did they open the dura, did they patch it, if so what type of patch?
Were ALL related conditions ruled out prior to your surgery?
You said you were flying until recently....how soon after surgery did you fly and how often?

I am aware of some that have had more than one surgery....reasons some had a second surgery were  CSF leaks or a pseudomeningocele. Everyone's issues and need for a second surgery will be different.I know a few members that had a second surgery because the plate used over the dura came loose....and they had to fix the plate. Not everyone had a mesh plate installed so gain this is not going to help you with your issue to if you may need another surgery....

Look to see if you have any related condition and if they may be your issue, and also check to see if you have scar tissue that formed , as that can also cause a CSF obstruction and cause pain.

I hope this is somewhat helpful...do let us know how you are doing.
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Chiari Malformation Community

Top Neurology Answerers
620923 tn?1452915648
Allentown, PA
987762 tn?1671273328
Australia
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Find out how beta-blocker eye drops show promising results for acute migraine relief.
In this special Missouri Medicine report, doctors examine advances in diagnosis and treatment of this devastating and costly neurodegenerative disease.
Here are 12 simple – and fun! – ways to boost your brainpower.
Discover some of the causes of dizziness and how to treat it.
Discover the common causes of headaches and how to treat headache pain.
Two of the largest studies on Alzheimer’s have yielded new clues about the disease