Before my MVD's I was taking 3000mg Gabapentin and 400mg Tegretol daily, could not sleep, eat, work or drive.

Both surgeries were at Mayo Minnesota by Dr. Piepgras, the first 8/21/08 and the second 10/21/08.

Surgery 1 they found a classic site with the artery laying across the nerve at a 90 degree angle, which they separated. They also found a potential second site, but felt the artery and nerve were not close enough to cause a problem. I had zero relief from surgery 1.

Surgery 2 they separated the site noticed from surgery 1, and also 'sectioned' or cut part way through the nerve.

To date I have had zero pain and am not taking any medications. I do have numbness on that side of my face, similar to a shot of novacaine. I do not have any muscle drooping or lack of muscle control.

In my case I'd much rather have the numbness considering the alternative.


Hope this helps..........