I'm so sorry I couldn't find this post again. I'm just new at this and having a lot of trouble knowing the correct way to reply. I wondered if your symptoms could have been the same as mine. the MDV that I have read up on is saying it works best with a-typical symptoms. Mine started out with the lightning bolts thru the side of my face the a-typical. Now in the past 6 months it has gone from that to burning even after I have the lightning bolts. Probably 85% of the day it goes on. I'm going in for another consultation and trying to gather questions to ask. Like I said I am glad I found this post again. I was searching for you and sent a message to someone else who probably really thing I've lost it. I am so happy you surgery worked and pray it continue for you. I also pray it will be the help I need. Oh I almost forgot to ask how long of a recovery to except. Thanks Donna