Here is what I have had: a radiofrequency rhizotomy (pain and medication free for 4-1/2 years but very numb and it threw my bite off--my hospital won't do them anymore--too risky), a balloon compression (created some eye pain and soreness and only off meds a few weeks but lower dose for a few months) and an MVD in October (successful and no problems from it). Recovery from the MVD took much longer but was worth it. Still the risks are higher and a little scarier. But the results last longer, generally speaking.

Glad to read that you are still doing well, Laureen. Keep us posted!