I've heard many times that the MVD surgical procedure only tends to work with typical tN and rarely will work with ATN symptoms.

I've also heard that John Hopkins is a very good hospital for the MVD procedure, but of course, there are other excellent places to go.

I developed ATN after dental work. My very painful symptoms are ongoing and so far it looks like they might be permanent. I went to a good neurologist. We tried many prescriptions. Either they didn't work, worked partially or they caused very bad side effects. I now use a compounded cream that I rub on my face where the dental work was done and this has helped me.

There are different procedures out there, but they all have risks associated with them.

As well as here, a very good website to go to is: www.livingwithtn.org. A good book to read is called: "Striking Back"

Wishing you much less pain, very very soon!