# Headaches post flow diverter **URL:** \ **Category:** Support\ **Created:** [May 21, 2026, 1:53pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/headaches-post-flow-diverter/20222 "2026-05-21T13:53:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 4
**Author:** ![Moltroub](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex019/user_avatar/www.bafsupport.org/moltroub/32/8285_2.png) [@Moltroub](https://www.bafsupport.org/u/Moltroub)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/headaches-post-flow-diverter/20222/4 "2026-05-22T14:25:34Z")
Thank you so much for the clarification! I always called the triage RN number and got to know a couple of them really well over the phone. Had lots of issues, constant, never ending migraines for several years it seems. The stent pretty much stopped them. I learned from the NP my neurosurgeon has had for several years that the fastest way to get in touch and a response was to use my patient portal. It was one of the first things she taught me. Dr. Quintero-Wolfe (Dr. Q-W) is at a teaching hospital in Winston-Salem. Locals still call it Baptist unless they’re dealing with the children’s hospital (Brenner’s). It used to be I’d get a response by end of work day or the next morning. My NP would always say she discussed whatever was going on with Dr. Q-W. It’s a little bit harder since Atrium took them over and they’ve switched things around. RNs would reply and I had no clue to who they were. I got really confused. But I recognize their names since they’re replying through their link and not Ms. Ryann’s or Dr. Q-W’s. Ms. Ryann got it straightened out for me. I might met them in June, who knows… It’s not uncommon for our surgeons to tell us that what they’ve done has no impact on what happens afterwards. We truly think if 1 + 1 =2 then obviously the work they did is the cause. I used to argue with mine about it. She’s the one who suggested I see a neurologist. The PCP I had back then told me he didn’t know what to do for me. I changed PCPs not my neurosurgeon which was his suggestion. But I think the surgeons must be using algebra like my first algebra class in 9th Grade when the teacher wrote 1 + 1 =0 on the board. Funny I’ve never forgotten that, it’s been awhile. The hardest thing we all end up learning is that we need to be patient as a patient. Neurologists deal with the aftermath of brain surgery I think. Mine tried me on all kinds of meds, none of them worked so he suggested another option which I did and it was a great help so I recommended it. The second time I tried it, the procedure hurt like the dickens and I told the neurologist I’d never have another. I don’t recommend things that cause pain. Hopefully you discussed your protein and hydration practices with your PCP. These are something we really need to do correctly. A lot of times we also need to replace our electrolytes. If you are reading other topics, you’ll see this [Stress Reduction: Library of breathing videos/resources](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/stress-reduction-library-of-breathing-videos-resources/20137) . Migraines can be caused by a multitude of things, stress is common. Please continue to reach out, we are here for you! --- _[View the full topic](https://www.bafsupport.org/t/headaches-post-flow-diverter/20222)._