Gamma Knife 5 weeks ago and no relief . What should be a reasonable average time for relief and what signs should I be looking for before throwing in the towel.
I had my first gamma knife in December 2012. It took until March 2013 for the pain to go away. Unfortunately, my pain free days only lasted 8 months. I had my second gamma knife the end of this March and got total relief in 3 DAYS. I take every pain free day as a gift.
Good luck to you, try to be patient. I know I wasn't, and called and cursed out my radiation oncologist and neurosurgeon on a regular basis!
Mollycule
I had GK in march and I'm still waiting for any relief. In fact things have got worse. I hope all goes well for you.
I have been told since quality of life is so hampered Neorosurgeon would like to do Glycerol for more immediate relief. I am nervous doing too many procedures so quickly and causing more problems, The neuro says it is low risk. What is your thought on Glycerol as a stop gap while waiting for GK to kick in?
Go to the groups tab… Look at the gamma group!
I had GK and it relieved some of my type 2 pain after about 3 weeks. Unfortunately it stopped working after 7 months and left me with numbness over my right eye. I was asked to have a repeat and declined that option. I have had 2 MVD’s since then which gives me a total of 3 MVD’s. I give up on them now and will just continue to take my meds.