Katie...why did your doc mention dbs and not try pns fist???? I can relate to your pain only mine is my lower right side inside mouth and also lip cheek. I have a PNS and a happy ending. I wish I could say the same for every one of my t.n family here .

ipreferdosequis MVD helps many people with the t.n. pain I will be holding you in my prayers and wish for a successful surgery and swift smooth recovery.
also want to welcome you both to neurotalks T.N forum. keep us posted and know we are all here for one another. sending low pain good days and
PEACE
BMW