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Post-Treatment => Post-Treatment => Topic started by: Derosa9817 on April 01, 2013, 01:00:45 pm

Title: Numbness sensation of head
Post by: Derosa9817 on April 01, 2013, 01:00:45 pm

I have another quick question for the people who have either experienced this feeling or have worked through it over time.

I feel as though the entire right side of my head weighs twice as much as the left side of my head. I was told that the reason is that until the nerves reconnect and heal there is a numbness. Does this truly get better with time and how long should I prepare myself for this? I know we are all different and healing is such a unique experience but any insight or wisdom from someone who has been through this would be wonderful!

Thanks,
Derosa9817

Title: Re: Numbness sensation of head
Post by: CHD63 on April 02, 2013, 06:47:35 am

Hi Derosa9817 .....

Me again .....  ;D  Yep, this is one time when you can legitimately be called a "numbskull."  8)

As you say, everyone is different but in my case, it has taken months over which the numbness has lessened.  Another factor in your head feeling heavy on your surgery side is the loss of hearing so all of your normal senses in that area have been disrupted.

Hopefully someone else will add their situation here, as well.

Clarice

Title: Re: Numbness sensation of head
Post by: Derosa9817 on April 02, 2013, 06:59:28 pm

I now have an excuse for being a "numbskull" :)

Thank you for your quick and gentle responses. They have brought me clarity and peace of mind for the moment. I will try and remember when I am struggling. I just wish the doctors had mentioned it before surgery. It might have helped with some of the anxiety I now feel about the sensory overload you described because that is exactly how I feel. I know that the healing journey is a process and I am. Ly just beginning. I have always been an over achiever ;)

Warmregards,
Elizabeth

Title: Re: Numbness sensation of head
Post by: millie on April 10, 2013, 04:33:49 am

I still have some numbness but overall it gets much better...even my head does not feel as full or heavy and I am so grateful for that!I know what you mean about being told about these things before surgery.  Hang in there!  Millie

Title: Re: Numbness sensation of head
Post by: Crazycat on April 14, 2013, 10:37:48 pm

I know what you're talking about. Much of the numbness will subside over time as your doctor said it would.

There are certain things that take longer than others to heal and other things that will never be quite the same again. My surgeries were eight years ago and the left side of my face still feels like it's been shot up with Novocaine, although not as extreme as it did the first year or two after surgery. Also, the areas around the incisions were numb but gradually came back to normal within a year.