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Bullet lodged in brain suffering with dizziness & headaches.
by hooterville, May 07, 2008 06:48PM
I have a bullet lodged in my brain for many years and suffer from daily dizziness, light headed problems and massive headaches. I guess I'm lucky to be alive.
Just wondering if anyone had any ideas that could help me out?
I can not afford to see a neurologist so I figured I would try here.
I also have a silver dollar size hole in the front of my skull with metal fragments in this area.
I attached a picture of an x-ray.
Thanks.
Just wondering if anyone had any ideas that could help me out?
I can not afford to see a neurologist so I figured I would try here.
I also have a silver dollar size hole in the front of my skull with metal fragments in this area.
I attached a picture of an x-ray.
Thanks.
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The presence of any foreign body, in your case a bullet, inside the skull can give rise to all sorts of symptoms, and may explain the majority of the symptoms that you are experiencing. Some people with a similar problem usually lives by their condition, and only taking medications for the symptoms such as pain. Any surgery to the skull and head carries some serious risks, and this is one reason that some people would opt to leave the foreign body there and not have it touched. However, if the symptoms become debilitating and can be attributed to bullet, then surgical removal is an option. Just make sure that your neurosurgeon has explained all the risks involved during and after the surgery.
Regards and God bless.