Hi to all,
I was looking through the site yesterday and read a post from someone who had a successful balloon compression after a failed MVD. I had a left MVD in March and no relief from the pain.
Please let me know what experience others of you may have had with this procedure.
Take care everyone.
Janice
So sorry. I haven't had any procedures so I can't give you any advice. Keep going back until something is done to help you. (((((((((HUGS))))))))))
Hey! Sorry to hear about your MVD failing. I had to same problem (mine was the right side). I had an MVD and it worked for about 10 weeks post-op until I returned to work, then it started up again. That was in March 2010. Since then, I have had various nerve blocks and 2 balloon compressions. The first helped somewhat, though be aware a majority of your face is going to numb. After the effects wore off, the pain returned again. A BC is only temporary relief. I had another one this past March. I thoroughly believe that was a mistake. My doctor treated the V2 nerve rather than the V1. Again, I was numb on that whole side - However, as my numbness wore off I had issues with the V2 and V3 (V1 is the problematic one). The numbness also didn't last as long. This is just my personal experience and I don't want to deter you away from the decision - I'm just giving you my point of view of what I have gone through. Hope this helps somewhat. Don't take my story as a sure-fire thing to avoid a BC, many have had success from a BC. I just happen to have terrible luck with it. I am going to have a second MVD this June 10th. Feel better and much love!!!
Thanks to both of you for your input and support.
Take care.
Janice