That does make a big difference if he doesn’t require a LP.
Not sure if he treats unilateral IJVS?
Hello for Dr Aghayed here the prices on February 2026
eagle syndrome surgery one side
10 000USD for cash payments
13 000 USD for bank transfert or credit card payments(+30%)
Bilateral (both sides)
20 000 USD for cash payments
26 000 USD for bank transfert or credit card payments(+30%)
30% surcharge applies due to 18% bank tax and 12% currency exchange rate difference
For every day extra: 300 dollars
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Mr Axon? I would presume so, he only does one side at a time, but it might depend on how much compression there is, as some doctors consider as long as you have one IJV not compressed it’s enough…to be honest, I think most of our members have bilateral elongated styloids so it doesn’t come up very often! If you have other ‘classic’ ES symptoms, nerve pain, trouble swallowing etc then hopefully he’d be happy to do surgery to address those as well…
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Thank you Veroguilnec,
This definitely lines up with what I have been quoted.
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Thanks Jules,
Yes, it’s not a very well understood (unilateral IJVS) even with some of the top specialists.
I’ve only heard from a few people that had surgery and they only had one side affected. Their results were all outstanding.
My left side is blocked but the cranial nerves on my right side are affected. I’ve heard people in similar situations who had surgery and the cranial nerves on the opposite side of the surgery improved.
When I took diamox, I could equilise my right ear for the first time in decades - confirming the diagnosis. I’ve ruled out all other possible causes - CFS leak, CCI etc
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Hi Bronte
I gotta follow up this question - can Diamox actually confirm the diagnosis of jugular vein compression/vascular eagle syndrome? 
I already had the diagnosis with CT Venogram. Also had a full MRI with dye to rule out CSF and had an upright MRI.
However some doctors don’t believe one side IJVS wouldn’t cause intercranial head pressure.
By taking diamox and having my cranial nerve function come back to normal (on the opposite side of the stenosis) confirmed theory that a blocked IJV on one side will cause congestion at the brainstem of the other side.
If it was a leak causing the issue, it would have made things worse.
I only came to this theory after hearing before and after stories of other people’s surgery that also had unilateral stenosis
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@Bronte that’s really interesting, thanks for that info!
@IJVman Diamox helps some people, but not everyone with IJV compression, so isn’t necessarily reliable for a diagnosis, but you could ask to try it (there are other meds otherwise) to see if it helps…
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I regret I didn’t try this earlier for sure. I’m pretty keen on booking an appointment for surgery soon…
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Hello
Did you have surgery with Dr Aghayev? I hope it was successful. What did you mean by 300 Usd for every day extra - is that if you stay in hospital longer?
I am having bilateral surgery with him on 23 June
Thankyou
Gina
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I hope your surgery goes well @Gina1961 , not too long away now! @Veroguilnec hasn’t had surgery yet…
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Thankyou - I am pretty nervous and hoping it works this time. The Aussie team are very opposed which has been disconcerting - I hope Dr Aghayev proves them wrong and is the amazing surgeon so many of his patients say he is 
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I haven’t had surgery even though I have bilateral compression of both internal jugular veins. Dr. Agayev was the first doctor to diagnose them (but here before @Jules and @Isaiah_40_31 had also well read my scanner!!)) with a simple contrast-enhanced neck CT scan. In France three ENT said “no compression” at the end the last angioscann of jugulairs in March proved the compressions especially on the left side…(between styloid and C1),on the right
my IVJ is flattened like a pancake in one spot but I don’t know the reason for now…(
This observation is not mentioned in the last report, but after reviewing it with Radiant Viewer with a member of a French forum, it is undeniable, even for a non-medical professional. And that’s what Dr Aghayed said too!)
For extra charge Dr Aghayev said me this would be for each day of unscheduled presence in a standard stay …
I understand your stress, the decision is so difficult to make .
@Emerald had a son who had surgery with Dr Agayev and the result is very very good.
I would be very happy if after your surgery you will be OK to give us news.
Thanks a lot.
I wish you the best,best ,best for all.
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