# Emotional issues with second MVD

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596>\
**Category:** General\
**Created:** [June 29, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596 "2016-06-29T02:58:53Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![Bunny1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/90ced4/32.png) [@Bunny1](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Bunny1)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596/1 "2016-06-29T02:58:53Z")

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I had my first MVD in 4/2010. I had a second in 10/2015 with a shaving of the trigeminal nerve. I have some numbness in my face as a result, but nothing horrible…no drooling. But I had a much harder time recovering from this second surgery. I am so scared that it will not last and I’ll need another and do not know if I can do that. Also a few months later I have been diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism in my right lung which my doctor feels is connected to the second surgery. I am a mess…cannot sleep well and am so scared of another reoccurrence. Anyone out there with same? Bunny

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**Author:** ![MARY](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/mary/32/469_2.png) [@MARY](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/MARY)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 8:10am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596/2 "2016-06-29T08:10:53Z")

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Hello bunny. I also had 2 MVDs. I think we all worry about a reoccurance of pain. Can I suggest you try meditation. It has helped me alot. It should also help with your sleep issues. Wishing you all the best. Mary

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**Author:** ![Bunny1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/90ced4/32.png) [@Bunny1](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Bunny1)\
**Post date:** [June 29, 2016, 4:01pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596/3 "2016-06-29T16:01:57Z")

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Thanks Mary. Is there some medication you have found helpful? Again, thanks for your suggestion. B

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**Author:** ![MARY](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/mary/32/469_2.png) [@MARY](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/MARY)\
**Post date:** [June 30, 2016, 8:37am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/emotional-issues-with-second-mvd/12596/4 "2016-06-30T08:37:27Z")

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Hi Bunny, I hope you are feeling a little better today. I take Pregabalin and Amitriptyline but everyone is different so you often have to go through several meds to find the right one. Take care. Mary