Hi,
I had the procedure a year ago, it helped me a lot. For more info look here:
http://************.com/health/eagle-s-syndrome-t207038.html
Or send me a pm.
Good luck with everything.
Hi Steve,
Thank you for your reply, I have had a difficult time finding people to ask about the surgery. I will see the doctor next Thursday, but I was wondering how the pain was after the surgery, like how bad is the pain and do you need pain killers afterward, if so how long? I have a difficult time taking any meds for extended periods of time.
Also, did you notice that your thinking was clearer and you had less anxiety afterwards?
Thank you again for the information. I will surely be happy to end this pain, I'm about ready to try to operate on myself. lol
You're welcome. Sorry to see that they blocked the URL above. Where they put ************ put 'ehealthforum', and the link will work; plenty of info there. (if this forum would have the same options as that one I wouldn't link to another forum).
I had the external version of the surgery. If you have the option of choice I think the intra-oral version of this surgery is probably the better choice if you look at scarring and post-operative pain. With time it will become less visible, but at this point I have a pretty big scar from just in front of my ear to a few centimeters under the middel of my lower jaw.
As for the post-operative pain, while still in hospital for the first 48 hours I needed strong pain killers, after that I was put on otc meds like paracetamol etc. for another week or so. So all together I think the post-op pain was manageable.
I never had issues with anxiety, so I can't tell you about that. But less pain definitely is good for thinking clearer.
I hope this helps you. I've also sent you a pm.