Originally Posted by DonnaRose

I had the MVD surgery done 16 days ago. I was so excited when the doctor told me I could cut back my meds and be done with them in a week. After I cut them out completely the pains started coming back. Yesterday I got back on a small dose of the lamotrigine I was taking. Today my pain has been absent so far. I know I have to be patient because I have a lot of healing to been done. I am just so anxious to get off meds all together. My doctor is one of the best in the country for 2013-14. The University of Iowa Neurosurgery dept. is one of the top in the country. I'm praying and semi-confident my pain will be gone within 8 weeks. You are right Ken, if this works it will all be worth it. If it doesn't work I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I need prayers that the pain will be gone and the surgery be a success. I will get back to everyone when I know.
I am always surprised there are so many out there that have no idea what this disease does to you. With no visible symptoms a lot of people don't understand how it really feels.
I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.