HI Jane,

I use the patches for my TN as well as ON. I cut them in small strips and place them on the most severe pain. For the ON, yes I need to place it in with all the hair :eek: I have found if I cut them small enough, they work well and stay on the scalp. I also put a larger one at the base of the skull, it seems to help. Best of luck!! Nikki

Thanks Nik-Key keep trying them but don`t seem very succsessful but won`t give up yet. i am down to have another nerve block but that isn`t until 25th sept my pain doc is away on hols. until then. i know these patches are having a great impact on so many people in pain regards sophia

Just an update...
 

Well, I've just had my latest nerve block. I had it done on Wednesday by my neuro. It's just starting to work now, just on 2 days later.:)
I can feel my pain level dropping and my mood lifting already!;) lol
~Jaime~

That is wonderful news Jaime! How is working now? Hope you are still getting relief:hug:

Yes, it's still working well, thanks. That's one less pain to deal with anyway!:o

Fantastic! Glad to hear it. My last block was a total disaster, I haven't been brave enough to try it again. But, so glad it is bring you relief~ Nikki

Me too! We're in the same club.

If you go to youtube and search ON, there is a 2 part vidoe of a guy with ON getting an ONS. It's interesting how well he did.

:)
Hi Jaime
are you still doing o,k with your blocks ?
pain specialist has taken me off versitis patches as they were not doing any
good. i am now back on nerve blocks, had one today he is trying to get aeneasetic right into lft side of my face my pain being all in lft of head & face.
just had 5 docs watching & nurses trying to hold my hands as though i hadn`t had them before. not feeling good tonight & can`t lie down hopefully will be o.k in another couple of days.
regards jane

I'm glad to hear about someone who has had the stimulator inserted. I was diagnosed almost a year ago with ON and have been getting the injections every 2 months (or sooner depending on the pain). Because of this, the doc informed me of the option of the stimulator because he doesn't feel comfortable doing the injections so frequently. I really just want the pain to be gone. It hurts to lay down, drive, dance, or pretty much do most things, depending on how bad the pain is that day. I was wondering...do you notice the stimulator on a daily basis? Can you feel it or is it something that is very subtle?

thanks! and btw, I'm new to the board. So glad to have found you all!

-Ash