It's been a year, and I remain pain free and off the medications, if only I can free myself mentally now. I am due to see a dentist for a checkup and to have my teethe cleaned, but it was just such a trip that woke up the Dragon, I had the Gamma Knife done in Miami, and was still in pain and on heavy medication, but it was bearable. However after the cleaning at the dentist a few days later no amount of medication seemed to stop or control the heavy shocking sensation that would seem to want to take your head off. It took over 4 months to arrange and get the MVD surgery, including having to abort the first chance as my Mother passed away back home and I had to come back and deal with that, I miss her so much, and it hurt me so bad that I was not here when she needed me most. Now it's been a year, I thank God that I have no more pain, but I just have to summon the courage now to go back to a dentist, who knows something about TN, As I believe that any sort of wrong pressure in my mouth is not going to lead to anything good. And I can now brush my teeth again and shave like normal, I guess I will just have to be very careful in selecting a dentist who understands my position and my fear of bringing my TN back on, I certainly hope to report myself as pain free after my 2nd year around July next year. I will be talking to local dentist, and selecting one who is willing to hear me out first, and understand that I want to be handled carefully, and under full anesthesia before they do anything.
Make no mistake, I am no scared of a dentist, never was, but this TN situation has made me realize what it stands for, and I want to encourage everyone of this site to never lose hope, and know that there is help out there. Just stay strong. And Never give Up.
Al Hodge,
Philipsburg,
St. Maarten.