Headaches after detethering

[Guest guest]

Hi all- On June 6th I had the detethering surgery with Dr. B at TCI in

New York. My tethering was due to a sixth lumbar vertebrae. The

surgery was a precursor to decompression for Chiair I Malformation.

The surgery went very well. Dr. B said that my spinal fluid was

actually blocked by the tethering and now that is fully restored. I've

been feeling pretty good actually. What concerns me is that I've

started getting headaches in the evening. Does anyone have any ideas

on what could be causing that? I'm concerned that I'm like a car..

once you fix one thing another goes wrong and that just keeps happening

over and over. I wasn't having headaches before surgery. Is this a

familiar story by any chance? I'd appreciate any insight anyone has.

Thanks, .

[Guest guest]

Your body has functioned incorrectly for so long that it has probably

compensated in some way for the decreased spinal fluid flow. Now that you have

been untethered, your body has to adjust to a new situation.

Good Luck

Headaches after detethering

Hi all- On June 6th I had the detethering surgery with Dr. B at TCI in

New York. My tethering was due to a sixth lumbar vertebrae. The

surgery was a precursor to decompression for Chiair I Malformation.

The surgery went very well. Dr. B said that my spinal fluid was

actually blocked by the tethering and now that is fully restored. I've

been feeling pretty good actually. What concerns me is that I've

started getting headaches in the evening. Does anyone have any ideas

on what could be causing that? I'm concerned that I'm like a car..

once you fix one thing another goes wrong and that just keeps happening

over and over. I wasn't having headaches before surgery. Is this a

familiar story by any chance? I'd appreciate any insight anyone has.

Thanks, .

[Guest guest]

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When I got my shunt put in for the first time, I spent the

first couple of months laid out, with a constant headache that got worse if I

sat

up. The NS said that it was due to the sudden change in pressure. In my

case, the pressure was very high and when the shunt was put in, the pressure

dropped down to normal and my brain had to get used to the different pressure.

I

suspect that if you have some patience and give it some time, it'll get

better. You did say that the SF was being blocked, well that could have caused

the

pressure which could have given you the headaches. Also you need to remember

that when you lay down there is a change in pressure, the brain tends to

swell a bit during the night, I was told. Maybe you should try different

sleeping positions. In the begining I used to have to sleep without a pillow,

maybe this will work for you.I hope this helps you a bit.

Good Luck

Jeff - NYC

[Guest guest]

I wonder if what you are experiecing are Spinal Headaches?

Even though it does seem like it was a delayed reaction. Do

they get better once you lay down?

Me

Nebraska, USA

mymocha@...

.. What concerns me is that I've

started getting headaches in the evening. Does anyone have any ideas

on what could be causing that? I'm concerned that I'm like a car..

once you fix one thing another goes wrong and that just keeps happening

over and over. I wasn't having headaches before surgery. Is this a

familiar story by any chance?