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Post temporal lobe resection and ear infections

Sun, 07/14/2013 - 13:01
Hi :o) I have a question for those out there who have undergone temporal lobectomy surgery; following your surgery, have you experienced issues with sinuses on the side you had your surgery? I had a right temporal lobe resection three years ago, and pre surgery, I've always experienced seasonal allergies. Since my surgery, each time I have allergies, I develop inner ear infections in my right ear. The ear infections usually happen twice a year. I do take Zyrtec, and my Neti pot is wonderful about keeping my sinuses clear, but if I don't stay right on top of the Neti pot use, I inevitably end up with these ear infections. I feel the same dizziness, vertigo and nausea that I did post surgery. My neurosurgeon did tell me that my sinus cavities would function differently on my right side post surgery, but this seems excessive. I'm really just wondering right now if anyone else has had similiar experiences post temporal lobectomy.

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Re: Post temporal lobe resection and ear infections

Submitted by om tat sat on Mon, 2013-09-30 - 18:07

sorry, I accidentally posted twice.

 

sorry, I accidentally posted twice.

 

Post temporal lobe surgery

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2014-11-26 - 23:15
Post temporal lobe surgery changed seizures from day only to when asleep only.  I have not come off using drugs I used before the surgery and one additional drug has been added.   Has anyone else had similar change post surgery?  Thanks.

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