Originally Posted by DonnaRose

I had the MVD surgery done 16 days ago. I was so excited when the doctor told me I could cut back my meds and be done with them in a week. After I cut them out completely the pains started coming back. Yesterday I got back on a small dose of the lamotrigine I was taking. Today my pain has been absent so far. I know I have to be patient because I have a lot of healing to been done. I am just so anxious to get off meds all together. My doctor is one of the best in the country for 2013-14. The University of Iowa Neurosurgery dept. is one of the top in the country. I'm praying and semi-confident my pain will be gone within 8 weeks. You are right Ken, if this works it will all be worth it. If it doesn't work I'll cross that bridge when I come to it. I need prayers that the pain will be gone and the surgery be a success. I will get back to everyone when I know.
I am always surprised there are so many out there that have no idea what this disease does to you. With no visible symptoms a lot of people don't understand how it really feels.
I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.

Originally Posted by DonnaRose

I have to chose the right procedure for me. There is no medicine working anymore. I wondered who has had Percutaneous Rhizotomy (Burn).Microvascular Decompression (pillow or Shim) Focused Radiation (gamma Knife) Because I'd like to know who has had any of these and how they worked.Thank You
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