Pain

[martha274]

I just had surgery on the 13th. When walking or moving aroung for about 45 mins,I feel  intolerable pain, and a warm, sensation in my lower back. I could barely stand it feels like my lower back has been beaten up. I did not have this before surgery. Any suggestions as to what could be wrong?

[selmaS]

  Not sure what could be going on...I am sure ur NS will be better able to give u answers since he will be looking at the area.....

Outside of ICP or something like that, it just may be the healing process ......do post an update once u talk to the Dr.

    Good luck
      "selma"

[martha274]

Hey guys going to see the neuro tomorrow.
I am still having the swelling take place. It occurs in different parts of my head. Sometimes on the side but always on the back of the head. It feels like pressure, and when I touch it it feels like a lump, so areas feel hard and some feel soft.
Is this normal?
I will try to get the pillow linnielou, thanks.

[linnielou232]

I have a U pillow.  If you like to lay on your back on suggest yu get one.  I accidentally came across one at Walmart and it only cost 10.00 and I use it all the time.  Even when I sit in a chair.  It help's support your neck, but when laying down.  I like to lay on my back also and the back of your head fit's right in the hole of the U so you can lay more comfortably.  I am 16 post op, but I have alway's layed on my back.  Have you been dx'd with a CSF leak?  Is your back of your head swollen?  I had this and mine was a CSF leak.  If so you might want to avoid laying on your back for now, but the U pillow as I said does help even when sitting in a chiar.  Hope this suggestion help's you.

[martha274]

Ok thanks Selma.

[selmaS]

  I am further along post op and still do not like to lie flat on the back of my head...I would suggest u lie on the side of ur head instead....

[martha274]

Hey guys how are u?
I was wondering how long those pain and head swelling last after surgery.
Last night while laying on my back, I literally felt like I was laying my head on a golf ball. It was like their was a golf ball between my head and my pillow.
This evening I also had swelling and pain.