Hi everyone !

Yesterday marked my one year post op of the MVD. I suffered from typical TN on the right side of my face for about three years before i was ever diagnosed. After 5 months of trying different medicines and going in and out of the hospital I finally saw Dr. Sekula a neurosurgeon in Pittsburgh. A week later i was in the hospital and ready for surgery. I was beyond scared and cried the entire time until they put me under, BUT it was the BEST thing i have ever done in my entire life. Dr. Sekula gave me my life back. In my situation my body would not accept any of the medicines so surgery really was my last hope. While i still get little pains here and there it is nothing like the pain i had before ( and most importantly its not everyday, usually not even every week & only lasts a few seconds)

I just wanted to share this successful MVD with everyone, because I have read about a lot of people who still live in bad pain. I personally think its worth looking into for anyone who is having issues with the medicine and suffering so terribly.

I hope everyone is having a pain free day! Oh ya, and thank you to all who helped me when i first came on this website with questions!

Wonderful news, Sadie! Thanks for letting us know. I'm over two years post MVD. It's wonderful to be off the medicine and not have any pain!

I love this post and knowing there are options for getting reliefe and control over this. Congratulations . and thanks for being here helping sharing supporting others in need . MVD is very helpful to for quite Many people. I am glad you both are dealing with less pain the MVD surgery helped. with the pain and also getting off medications. A nice ending to a long journey I am sure. This year will be 10 years for me getting away from the ugly pain . here is a toast to continued low pain.
Blessings and
PEACE
BMW

That is wonderful news! March 16th is my 1 year Anniversary from having MVD. Dr. Sekula was my neurosurgeon also. I think he was a wonderful surgeon and his office staff were also excellect. However my stay at UPMC Presby was awful!!! I am glad you and I both got our lives back. I had both typical and atypical. I still have the atypical but with meds I have more good days then bad. Congrats & Take Care.