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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My neurologist wants me to have gamma knife surgury. I couldnt eat yesterday due to the TN pain. Has anyone had this surgery>
Posted on 09/29/08, 09:09 am |
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Hi - I had gamma knife in December. I had no noticeable triggers (aside from stress that my neuro said wasn't a trigger!). The worst part was the injections in my head in order to attach the frame.
Since then I had attacks 6 weeks later (I was having attacks every 2 weeks). Then it was sporadic. Now I have been pain free for 2 months and have started to decrease my meds. I have no side effects, but have noticed that whenever I get a regular headache it starts on the upper right of my forehead the same place that my TN starts. My doctors were great and made the whole experience perfect 
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Hi: I had it done about 3 weeks ago. The surgery itself was bad at all. They put me out and when I woke up the frame was attatched. I had no pain at all during the procedure. I am still having attacks though. I go back to my neuro next week. I was told that it could take up to 2 months to actually see any results. Good Luck to you. Like I said it wasn't bad..
Chrissy
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