Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension Anyone?

[carolc 94]

I Am curious how many post op sleeves have IIH (pseudotumor cerebri) and if it improved or went away after surgery? I have it and am hoping that weight loss helps!

Thank you,

Carol

[Lilu 65]

I don't think I have this but I have a narrowing in the artery in my brain (LICS) and I am hoping that weight lost and liptor will open it up. What is the neuro. doctor saying.

[carolc 94]

Hi lilu, i have never heard of that. I hope weight loss helps you! My neuro says that most IIH is cured by weight loss but there are a some people where it doesn't. *fingers crossed*

[SuperblyInsane 15]

I Am curious how many post op sleeves have IIH (pseudotumor cerebri) and if it improved or went away after surgery? I have it and am hoping that weight loss helps!

Thank you,

Carol

Have you had any relief since surgery? I have this as well and am scheduled for surgery in April. I am hoping this will relieve any lingering symptoms because I can't tolerate having to be on Diamox ever again!

[Hnybear5150 43]

I was sleeved feb11th and I have pseudotumor. and I am having my 1st headache since surgery right now. I have been off diamox for years...it's a horrible nasty medicine. my neurologist put me on lasik. works much better for me. I hope the sleeve helps because that's why I did it..

[raspberry.beth 3]

I should be having my sleeve in May. IIH was the deciding factor for me, I am really hoping that this is what it takes to have pain free days again.

[atelux17 135]

I had/have IIH. It's improved since surgery. Less headaches& my ocular pressure went down. I feel for you guys about the diamox--I vomited all day, couldn't stand up. Terrible.

[Hnybear5150 43]

just fyi update : 4 months out and so far no more headaches since march. I hope this helps