ive noticed a lot of people have said their TN is better when sleeping, mine however seems to get a million times worse when I lie down. As soon as my head hits the pillow whether I’m on my back or my side as soon as my head hits the pillow the pressure in my head is almost unbearable and the jaw and ear throbbing starts. Does anyone else have this problem?
Elle13, Yes - I have the exact same thing. I'm 34 days post MVD and still have the same problem. As I understand it, lying down increases blood flow to the head area . Thus, the arteries that affect the nerve(s) get more blood flow and create more compression to the affected nerves. I'm trying to sleep on a stack of pillows now for an incline effect - it seems to help some. Some people sleep in chairs.
Good luck and God Bless !
Eddie