Good morning!

It is cool and rainy here in Knightstown, Indiana.  I am experiencing some strange sensations on the right side of my head. :-/  It is not only at the surgical area but close to the circle of willis (I guess) since it is almost at the top of my head.

Has any one else experienced this and what should I expect from the winter?  The air conditioning sends me through the roof?   :o

Linda

Good morning Linda,

I had read one time before (am unable to find it now) of an experience of someone who had atmospheric headaches. They said that every time there was going to be a storm their headaches were more severe.

My husband suffers from severe debilitating headaches as well and once I read that post he seems to of had them longer at that particular time. (3 in a row - where usually they are every 4 to 6 days apart)

I am starting to keep a log of when they occur to see if they happen more often when the temp changes. I do know that the air conditioning does not affect him but the 2 times he had the 3 in a row, the wind picked up a lot and a slight storm was passing through our area.

Also, my husbands most pain is on the right side as well. That side was completely occluded so I wonder if that is why it is more painful then the other side. How about you?

Hope this helps?

Terry

Linda,

Hmm..I thought the Circle of Willis was located at the bottom area of our brain?  Let me look it up and get back with you.  Nonetheless, I do hope that you feel better soon.  My opinion...I think we may be more sensitive to things that may have never affected us prior to MM, so I'm thinking "why not the weather too?"  I wouldn't be surprised if the weather did have some kind of impact on your headache.  (I think I'm having de ja vu...I think I read another post about possible weather related symptoms in the past).  hmmmm...[smiley=huh.gif]  [smiley=twocents.gif]

Take care...I'll be right back,
Shan

Okay...I'm back.  Here's what I found...I'm sure others here have good info on this as well...please do share! ;) In fact, I'm sure it has been "talked about" on this site in the past.... :D

The Circle of Willis is the joining area of several arteries at the bottom (inferior) side of the brain. At the Circle of Willis, the internal carotid arteries branch into smaller arteries that supply oxygenated blood to over 80% of the cerebrum. Click to see a diagram: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/imagepages/18009.htm If you have a strong stomach, click here to see an actual picture: www.meddean.luc.edu/lumen/meded/Neuro/neurovasc/navigation/cow.htm
Take care,
Shan

p.s. I think Terry's decision to log her husband's headaches is a good idea. :D I've been logging symptoms, blood pressure, etc., and I feel it really helps me and my neuro with how he deals/handles my situations/treatment.  ;)

Terry,

My right side was also completely occulded.  

Shan, sorry about the circle of willis mistake. :'(  Any way it hurts at the top of my head - perhaps around where a baby's soft spot would be.

Thank you all for your replies.  I am not sure what to expect next? I guess I am just struggling.

Linda

Hi Linda,

No problem.  I'm still learning as I go along.  :D Just wondering, how long ago was your surgery?  If it wasn't too long ago, maybe what you're feeling at the top of your head is a part of your healing process. I also read on another post that it could be your newly formed blood flow.  I think feeling "strange" sensations after surgery is somewhat normal.  Some even hear "wooshing" sounds.  You may want to read through old threads to see what others have written. All of our situations are different, but I think for the most part, we all experience similar symptoms, etc.

I had a double bypass on my right side on May 27, 2005, and I do remember feeling headache/pain-like sensations right at the top of my head at one time too.  I remember taking extra strength tylenol for almost a week for my headaches.  I'd start logging these down and share them with your neuro.

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Take care,
Shan

Shan,

The bypass on the right side was March 3, 05 which was completely occulded and the left side was May 3, 05.

New blood flow would be GREAT [smiley=laugh.gif]  I had a recent MRI and the neurologist called and said it looked good.  I go to actually see her on October 3 for a visit.  I am going to ask to see my old MRI and the new one so I can compare!

I am new at this and don't mean to be ignorant :P but what is a thread and how do I look at them?

I seem to have most of my problems on my right side.

You had your surgery very close to my 2nd - how are you?  Any problems?

Thanks for all your guidance!

Linda

I've noticed that I have pretty bad (not debilitation as I can cope with them) headaches when the temperature, or atmospheric pressure, fluctuates either day-to-day or within the same day.  For example, it's been pretty cool in the mornings (temp in the 60's) and hot in the afternoon (mid 80-s to 90-s).  I get headaches at the bottom-back of my head until I get used to the fluctuations.  

Hi Linda,

I figured out and learned that a "thread" is a post or subject matter.  (Wow, I feel like a rocket scientist right now...thanks Linda!)  hee hee.  No, seriously, I am technologically and computer challenged myself...and like I said earlier, learning as I go. ;;D  

Answer to your question, I have faced many challenges throughout my recovery..but I've been "stable" lately.  I have other medical factors/conditions (i.e. diabetes, high bp, etc) that all come in to play... I think my biggest challenge has been medication changes.  The "trial" period for new medications are the worst.  :-[  Right now, I still feel pressure and sometimes pain near/around my incision area.  What scares me the most is when I feel "tingling" or headache like feeling on my other side.  My other side has also showed TIA's, but for now no surgery is needed. My "tingling" and short instances of "numbness" in my fingers and lip on my left side have seemed to go away (crossing my fingers that they stay away)... My neuro also said at my last appt that my left side seemed to have regained its strength back.  ;;D  It continues to be a slow recovery process...but I'd rather be here than you know where!  :-[

Feel free to continue to email or PM me with any other questions or concerns you may have, and I'll try to help in any way I can... [smiley=hug.gif]

Take care,
Shan

Hi Shan,

My husband to is a diabetic as you are. You mentioned that you have TIA's on your other side.  Did you have TIA, seizures or any other symptom before your surgery?

I am trying to find out if anyone has had only migraines before their surgery. My husband was fortunate to only have the migraines, though debilitating and no other symptoms so I am curious in finding anyone with only that symptom as well as being a diabetic to see if there are any simularities.

Terry