Trigeminal neuralgia, or Tic Douloureux, is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, and jaw. T...
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MVD operation for TN
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has anyone recently had thi procedure done?
I have suffered with TN for more than 10 years,no pills have helped but I am scared to have the surgery.any advice welcome Posted on 07/04/08, 09:07 am |
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Hi Treetop,My name is Janice and i live in
Edinburgh,Scotland.Ihave had T.N.for five years after having a tooth out.I had my op for Microvascular Decompression on the fith of March this year.The op was successful.It took five hours and i have a five inch scar behind my right ear.It has not been easy ,when i was in the hospital i had pneumonia,lumber puncture,clinical meningitis,two poisoned arms from the morphine drip.On the plus side i have been pain free since the day before my op. Hope this helps and please contact me any time. Janice. 
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