ANA Discussion Forum
Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Sam-NewZealand on February 05, 2013, 05:24:58 pm
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Monday night 10th night post Op i had bad pain in my ear most of the night & Tuesday i had a waxy discharge which has now changed to clear and constant drip :( - CF Leak?
rand surgeon yesterday and are on ear drops and antibiotics then see local specialist tomorrow but what's others experience? do they stop by themselves?
All messages much appreciated slightly freaked!
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I don't know if you have a CF leak or not. I did have a leak that started the day after surgery and it was from my nose, not the ear. Mine did resolve on its own, but it took more than 2 weeks to stop completely. It stopped as suddenly as it started.
The statistics I have seen on CSF leaks after AN surgery indicate that those that do not resolve on their own respond well to conservative measures, so there is no automatic need for any reoperation.
See what your physician says before assuming there is a problem with spinal fluid leaking. No need to freak out without more information. Good luck
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Best o' luck, Sam. Keep us posted