Migraines And Septoplasty (can It Be?) Posted: 03-13-04 19:37pm
Have you heard of "septoplasty" -an
operation of the nose- to relief
migraines? If you have, please let me
know. I am about to go through the
operation, I am scared and daubtful though
I have heard enough
about it.
Thanks
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purple333
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Dec 2003 Posts: 1420 Location: Sydney
Posted: 03-14-04 00:03am
I have never heard of septoplasty curing
migraines - headaches casued by sinus
troubles yes, but not migraines!!
Go to a search engine & check out
septoplasty & ask can it cure
migraines or what are the reasons for
having this surgery.
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sjrtvk
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 27 Apr 2004 Posts: 2
Septoplasty And Migraine Posted: 04-27-04 02:38am
I first went to see an ent for my headache
problems. My primare care physicaian
assumed I was having recurrent sinus
infections. After my sinuses showed up as
clear on a ct scan, the ent sent me to a
neurologist where I have been diagnosed as
having migraines. The ent also
prescribed oral and nasal meds to try to
reduce the effects of rhinitis. He also
told me that very few people with 'sinus'
headaches are actually caused by sinsus --
they are migraines.
In the meantime, I have not responded to
drug therapy for my nasal problems. The
ent offered septoplasty as a remedy and
said that 50% of people with migraines and
septal problems get relief from migraines.
Apparently, the nerve that causes
migraines runs near the area of the nasal
cavity, and the re-positioning can relieve
pressure on that nerve.
But, he also cautioned that the surgery is
likely to trigger a migraine just from the
work that he has to do. I am willing to
put up with one more migraine if I am more
likely to not suffer them again!
Good luck to you!
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wakkochic17
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 Mar 2004 Posts: 494 Location: South Carolina
Posted: 04-28-04 06:29am
I've heard that too.. That even though
the operation isn't designed to directly
treat or get rid of migraines that some
people can get some relief from it anyway.
I've thought about getting it done
myself, but I get bad sinus headaches to
begin with so if it minimized them and my
migraines I would be all the more happier.
about it.
