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2nd Opinion

August 31, 2011 by Amanda

Upon the suggestion of a couple of friends (and based upon the recommendation of some others), I scheduled an appointment with another Ears/Nose/Throat doctor here in town to get another opinion. 

His believes without a doubt, I will see relief from headaches (he can’t guarantee 100%) by opting to go ahead and have surgery.  Not only are there numerous cysts in one sinus cavity, I also have a “horribly” deviated septum and what appears to be chronic sinusitis in the cavity opposite the cysts.  He said that it wasn’t any wonder why I was having headaches in response to weather changes.

This appointment made me question whether the first doctor even looked at the MRI images or just read the radiology report as it never mentioned anything other than a single cyst.

Right now, I’m set for surgery on September 16th.   I’m beginning to feel like I should apply for a frequent flyer discount.  ;)

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  1. on August 31, 2011 at 5:48 pm flyingmonkeys1

    Eeek! No fun. I hope it helps though.


  2. on August 31, 2011 at 6:32 pm Kristen F

    You definitely need some sort of punch card. :D Glad you got that second opinion. Praying it works like magic!!!


  3. on September 1, 2011 at 6:20 am JB

    Is this an outpatient thing?


  4. on September 1, 2011 at 7:47 am Jennifer Williams Zwagerman

    Keep me posted! I’m very curious about this, as I’ve got a cyst in one of my sinus cavities that’s pushing on the septum too and deviating it…although my doc said back several years ago when it was found that he wouldn’t do anything about it, sigh. You’re making me think maybe I need to track down a second opinion :)


  5. on September 1, 2011 at 2:30 pm Amanda

    Yes it is outpatient and should be short and simple–hopefully home within a couple of hours. The biggest challenge will be if the hospital is on time and if I get bumped back for higher priority procedures.


  6. on September 6, 2011 at 6:38 pm Aunt Renee'

    I’m really glad you got the second opinion, although it means you have to have surgery. But with it being a simple procedure, that will be a small price to pay if you get relief from the headaches. ((Hugs))



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