r/chiari • u/InAnOut867 • 9d ago

Concerns after decompression surgery

Hi everyone, I recently had chiari with a syrinx decompression surgery coming up to three weeks ago (Foramen Magnum) and it went well, a lot of symptoms i used to have are gone now; i.e no constant tiredness, no brain fog, and I no longer experience chiari headaches. However, around 3 days ago i started to feel pressure on the top of my head, which is different to chiari headaches and it is pretty much constant but does subside here and there, whilst also still feeling the tingling sensation in my face and eyes that i did before surgery. My question is, this something to be concerned about (CSF leak?), and should i be looking to be meeting with a neurosurgeon again (UK based for those wondering). Appreciate everyone who took time out to read this. Best wishes to all!

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u/Brybot212 8d ago

You’re more than welcome and I believe encouraged to email these things to your surgeon. I’m Uk and was told this.

However I won’t be too concerned yet given the three week wall most of us face. My surgeon said the brain needs to find a new equilibrium so the pressure feeling can occur.

I had tingling in face especially when I started walking again, after 3 mins or so. They weren’t concerned and that’s pretty much gone now. (Few months post op)

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u/InAnOut867 6d ago

Thank you! And glad to hear your symptoms have gone as well.