Sure, to decompress IJVs I had C1 bilateral trim (Mr Timothy Leeds Nuffield) and styloid removal bilateral (Mr Hughes Cleveland Clinic/UCLH). Take care. D
It is tricky to know what symptoms are being caused by each condition…some members (and doctors I think?) feel that the styloids might grow to help stabilise the neck where there’s CCI, and also some members have felt that their CCI symptoms are worsened with removing the styloids, but others have felt much better with having the styloids out!
It would be good if you’re able to get a CT with contrast, ideally done dynamically if you notice symptoms are worse with any different head positions, to see if any blood vessels are being compressed. The styloids can irritate or compress the carotid arteries and also the Internal Jugular veins, but the IJVs can also be compressed by the C1 processes, so it’s helpful to know what you’re potentially dealing with, as dizziness can be caused by both arterial and venous compression. If you’re able to identify perhaps what is going on with the styloids & C1 processes, it might help you decide what surgery is most important?
I know that the health care is difficult in Canada, we’ve had members who have had to pay for surgery in the US as they can’t get treatment in the Canada…Would you be able to consider this or is that not an option?