pressure in back of head

[0224]

Is it normal to feel pressure at the back of your head at 15 weeks post op surgery? Than this fullness in my head happens. Hmm mm... I just want to get better.  Please help?

[0224]

Yes I have been exercising and being more active. I think I will try to slow down a little. Thanks for the response.

[Elisaandbucky]

You are just over 3 months post-op, and I looked back to my own pain journal and noticed that I began to experience similar feelings of pressure at about the same time. Are you exercising at all? I started to increase the intensity of my walking routine, and it felt good for a time. Then, I noticed the pressure in my head. I scaled back around Christmas (mostly because of traveling to see family). I have been taking the walking easier and feel less pressure. I am not sure what your activity level is, but it is definitely worth examining.

[selmaS]

  It can be an indication of a CSF pressure....when upright it gets worse...better when lying down....look into POTS...as it is related to Chiari....

You would also want to get a MRI to make sure you do not have another obstruction from scar tissue etc....

Do let your Dr know about the positional changes...

[0224]

Thank you for the help.  What does it mean when you lay down symptoms improve?

[selmaS]

  Hi....yes, it is possible to have pressure especially if you are living in an area with a weather event like snow or rain....we are walking barometers.....

Another possible cause is over doing it....yes you still need to be mindful of what you do activity wise.....

[baccalynnwv]

I have not had surgery, but I just wanted to bump this thread back up to the top.

Have you contacted your surgeon yet to ask him? Are you having the headaches with it?


Good luck.