I am one of the lucky ones who had typical TN. It has been 6 months since my MVD. I have had no pains. I do get a weird numbing sensation in that region but no pain. But I keep wondering if and when it will come back. Any one out there in same position?
Well hopefully the pain never comes back. I have been 30 yrs pain free no reason you wont be also. You may have numbing sensations forever. I find when I get tired I get the numbness on the side of my face and left side of my tongue. Sometimes lasts for days..sometimes hours and sometimes just minutes. All in all numbness periodically is a pleasure to endure vs the Tn pain. Good luck and hope you have a pain free life ahead of you.
Your surgeon should have told you most parts and pieces will heal and feel normal at one year. ; )