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09-25-2012, 05:19 AM | #1 | ||
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07-15-2013, 05:43 AM | #2 | ||
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Hi all I have been following Ella for a couple of years now and feel she must have helped no end.
I do not suffer but my wife did. She had an MVD almost exactly a year ago, and has been OK since. Understandably she wants nothing more to do with the subject, but I feel as Ella does that more needs to be made available from those for whom the surgery has been a "success". I say success but it has only been a year. I am hopeful that we will be spared a return to the dark days. It started in 2003 and one by one the meds gave her allergic reactions until the only thing left was MVD. Periods of remission became shorter, so we looked for the best the UK had to offer. Nik Patel from Frenshays hospital in Bristol was the one. Only 2 minor problems in over 200 MVDs. We had to go private due to the relationship between the Welsh and English NHS systems, but it was worth it, at least so far. To say she is clear would be too simplistic, but I believe she is. She has a sensitive face due I believe to the recovery of the nerve. No pain, but some 'creepiness' around her eye and sometimes sensitivity above the eye and around the nose. Dental pain is a thing of the past. I wont be able to be as forthcoming as Ella but I hope this story gives hope. |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | jjlsongbird (07-16-2013) |
08-18-2012, 10:59 AM | #3 | ||
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your story will benefit hundreds of people considering this option as it has me. i had full on tn for 2 years about 10 years ago. never left the house and became a recluse except for dr's and hospital appt's. 4 months ago it has resurfaced, at about half its original intensity. i cannot go through this again if it gets up to full speed. i'm 43 and care for my parents one of which has dementia. STRESS STRESS. i just hope that your results with mvd are typical results and not something out of the ordinary. thanks again and take care trevor |
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09-20-2012, 05:52 AM | #4 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Burntmarshmallow (09-20-2012) |
03-13-2013, 04:56 PM | #5 | ||
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Hi, my name is Melissa and I'm very interested In your story. I'm about to meet with my surgeon on Monday to have a cta scan done and then meet with him to set up a date for the microvasular decompression surgery. You mentioned that you have a picture of the scar. Would you please email that to me? I too have really long hair
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02-24-2015, 09:51 AM | #6 | ||
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Hi im going for pre op in april how long after that can I expect my surgery. Also I ride a motorcycle or did before wearing a helmet became impossible. Can anyone tell me how long after the op will I have to wait to wear a helmet . I read that you can't wear a wig for six months and a helmet is a lot tighter than a wig ??? Any advise welcome .
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07-22-2015, 09:00 AM | #7 | ||
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July 22, 2015
10 year anniversary of my MVD Hi all, wanted to pop in and post a real milestone for me. Today marks the 10 year anniversary of my MVD and I'm doing great! It's been a quiet year for my TN physical pain, nothing to speak about there. From an emotional perspective, I'm starting to let TN take a back seat and not allow it to be front and center in my life any longer. Dare I say, I've moved on? Don't get me wrong, I still take no day without it for granted. Since I've hit menopause I seem to be much better. No more huge hormonal fluctuations which only proves that my theory about premenstrual TN shocks was accurate. I still haven't had the guts to get into an airplane, which is where I had some of my worst attacks. Pressure is still scary for me. I am moving on!!! I have written a book (not related to TN) and it is being published and release on October 6 of this year. I may have to face flying sooner than later if the publisher wants me to go on book tours. I'll definitely need some Adivan for that first flight!. I wish you all well, and I am always happy to talk. ellacjn@hotmail.com If you would like to see what I have written, here is a link: www.hiddengoldbook.com
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07-22-2015, 10:04 PM | #8 | |||
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Ella . Yes 🙌 I get so happy eveytime you stop by and up date. Thanks for sharing .Congratulations on book and for t.n. taking a back seat. Ten Years deserves happy dance . Let's make that forevermore ! also your a really great pal for letting me send people your way and offering support .it's been years you have never said no. May all the good you have shared be returned back into your life . Positive blessing and PEACE BMW...Tina
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07-24-2015, 09:56 AM | #9 | ||
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That is such wonderful news - for you and for the rest of us! Thank you so much for the updates and congraduations on the book!!
I will be coming up on a 6-year anniversary of my MVD in the fall. I sure hope that was all I will ever need. I think I was already into menopause when TN hit me maybe 21 years ago, so that doesn't seem to be a factor for me.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Burntmarshmallow (07-30-2015) |
09-09-2015, 12:56 PM | #10 | ||
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I am new here and so afraid of this surgery. I have had surgeries bfore but its not that I am afraid of. The fear that it will not work or will b worse is what is so frightening. I am reluctant for several reasons. First my family dr didn't even know what it was. (I have since changed Drs but didn't like him either) Then a neurologist who really did nothing but send me to this neurosurgeon. He is the only one who does MVD surgery so I really had no choice. All the meds I have taken have terrible side affects. That is if I can get these Drs to get back to me. I needed a refill on Tegretol and it has taken almost 3 wks to get her to call a refill in. The neurosurgeon said I AM NOT GOD. I was so taken aback I couldn't say much. He left after about 3 min w me. Just by him making a statement like that makes me think he does think he is god. I would love to get another surgeon but there are no more in my area and sure can't afford to b chasing one all over the U.S. I can't get any of them to gv me pain meds or anything to help me sleep. What is it w Drs? They just keep sending me to another Dr and none will get back to you or try differnet meds. I am so frustrated I really have just given up. I will try this surgery cause I feel I have no other choice or any other Drs to try. I am fed up with all of them and can only hope this surgeon is a bttr surgeon than he is a people person. I hve tried checking him out but the medical board will not gv info on any failed operations or suits against any Dr. I just don't get it. Any suggestions? I really am afraid of this plus my daughter can only tk off from work 3 days. I have NO ONE else to help me. NO ONE>no family or anything. So I will b on my own. I hv had 2 back surgeries and my surgeon was wonderful. He was standing next to me when I woke up. He was great and this Dr sure could take some lessons on bedside manner. I am at my wits end. Thanks so much for reading my story. HELP
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