On Friday we took another trip to Cambridge to see the Ear and skull surgeon; or The Wizard as I call him. He could really see an improvement in me as if not seen him for about a year. It was so nice to hear that, as you don’t always notice what a big change there is over that space of time and he hadn’t seen me since my stent operation in September last year (2016); which we feel had an effect on my noise sensitivity; although I still hear the pulsatile tinnitus and have to wear ear plugs when I’m out of the house. He could also see the vast improvement in my cognitive function that improved after the styloidectomy I had in January 2016 and again after the stent surgery. I’ve only just started noticing these benefits again, due to suffering from that horrid infection for most of February and March and struggling to get over pushing myself to much at Christmas. Everything is feeling very positive.
It was a very quick appointment as he was just confirming that the next operation is on and what the side effects might be. He will be removing some of the bone of the C1 vertebrae on the opposite side of the jugular vein to where I had the last bit of bone (the right styloid process) removed. This should open up the area for the blood to flow more easily through my constricted jugular vein; however, I may need a stent put in afterwards to get the full benefits. The side effects are the same as with the styloidectomy; possible weakness of the shoulder, a hoarse voice and other minor side effects.
Below is a diagram showing the skull. I have highlighted the area where they need to make more room for the jugular vein (allow the diagram shows these areas on the left side of the skull The Styloid process is on the left of the circle; sectioned off. This has been removed on the right side of my skull. They will be working within the right half of the highlighted circle for this operation.
We are just waiting for The Wizard’s notes to get to the secretary and then we can book a date and this should be soon as we are very lucky to have private health insurance that covers all my treatment for the IIH. (Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension)
To say THANK YOU for all of your amazing support for my next skull surgery and for your constant patience and understanding; I am offering a chance to win this beautiful heart jewellery set of necklace, earrings and bracelet. They are all made with blue and green glass pearls.
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