2nd Microvascular decompression

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Hello All-

I had my first mvd 4 years ago and have been for the most part pain free. I had minor pain here and there until 3 months when it started back at full force. Most recently I was in the er this week and they secured me a surgeon appointment on Monday. They said they will be able to get me in as early as next week for surgery if that’s the direction they decide to take. First I have a 3 part MRI tomorrow. They say this new mri can tell them if something is being compressed. Has anyone had success in seeing this with this MRI? Has anyone had a second MVD? What were the results? Any and all advice and stories are more than welcome! I am desperate for pain relief and cannot wait to get to Monday.

Thanks!
Crysta

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MVD did not work for me. Gamma Knife surgery is better in my opinion because they seem to be able to target specific ‘trigger spots’ but I don’t your specific condition so maybe MVD is better in your case! Either way I wish you luck and a pain free future!

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I've had TN for many years. Have tried numerous meds but I need to get off them. They really mess with my vision. Has this happened to anyone else? Am trying to decide whether to do Gamma Knife or MVD ( that one sounds very scary). I thought MVD brought permanent relief but I guess not. Any comments?