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 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

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

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

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