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General Category => AN Issues => Topic started by: kareno on October 27, 2010, 08:32:33 am

Title: Cold head Complaints
Post by: kareno on October 27, 2010, 08:32:33 am

My husband Mark had a 3cm AN surgery 6 months ago.  He is complaining of coldness in his head near the surgery area. He thinks it could be from the plate in his head.  Does anyone have any info for me.

Title: Re: Cold head Complaints
Post by: Funnydream on October 27, 2010, 03:40:43 pm

Sorry to hear that. A cold spot on my head would annoy me. That's for sure.


What is the plate made of?

Room temperature metal only feels cold because heat will try and equal librium from your body faster then something like wool. So I really don't think what the plate is made of will make any difference.

NOT being a doctor. Sounds like feeling nerves. I hope someone that's a vet or has more knowledge can post a good answer for you.

Title: Re: Cold head Complaints
Post by: Jim Scott on October 27, 2010, 03:59:05 pm

Hi, Karen ~

I'm sorry to learn that your husband is having this issue.  I'm not a physician and cannot offer you a 'professional' opinion but I can tell you that this situation ('cold spot' at the incision site) is somewhat of an anomaly.  The 'plate' is most likely titanium mesh and shouldn't emit a 'cold' sensation.  As FD stated, it could be nerve-related but the best answer for this question will come from his doctor.

Jim