Nedd to hear from anyone who has had nerve blocks in face to stop constant face , jaw, and head pain ?
I have Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia. I had one last july, helped some, Dr. wants to do another.
I had it done last June 21st, it helped for about a week. Then the worst migraines I've ever had kicked off; now I still have the migraines and the injection helped with the stabbing, burning sensation. It's been increasing over the last few months.. The Dr used Botox injection on me, it did help, except for the now headaches and growing face pain. Best of luck to you!!
Had it done once…sorry to say it never touched the pain…for V3 TN
After thinking this over for several nights, I decided to cancel the injection. Thanks for your comments.
Have a blessed day !
(((( hugs Sue ))))
Mimi xx
By a neurosurgeon. I was sedated, in hospital overnight.
Wow, I had nerve blocks in office by facial surgeon. Here is how I describe it. The tn feels loud like a storm in my face with no relief. When I had the nerve block in Dr office with no sedation I immediately felt quiet and peace full. It hurt with the needles going in but the relief was sudden. I was s happy even though it only lasted about an hour or two. I don't know if they made it worse but lately I feel mi can't take it amymorethe pain gets worse and worse every dayand now I started twitching with the pain.I will have MVD surgery in septemberI am praying I will get releif. Good luck, the way I see it getting even 5 minute break from the excrutuatimg pain is well worth it,
I am going to have an anaesthetic injected into the back of my skull for starters! By the pain management team! They are not to sure yet how to tackle my TN. They want me to see the mental health team to get me ready for surgery!! Watch this space… I am sick of the lot of them… Talk about not understanding the problem!
Hello, My wife has had ATN (A Typical Trigeminal Neuralgia) for 8 years from Shingles in her left ear and face. We have been to many different pain management specialists and she has had several different nerve blocks. Nothing seemed to help until recently her pain mgmt. MD performs a Stellate Ganglion nerve block using the c6 approach method. It gives my wife enough relief to where she can touch her face without bursting into tears. She also recently had Cyberknife treatment on her Trigemenal nerve. She has had no relief from that but they say it can take 4-6 months before she may see any relief (If any).
These Ganglion blocks have been the best so far, but I am determined to find a cure. 8 years, no 8 minutes is to long for anyone to have such a terrible disease.
I wish you the best and pray we find a definitive cure for this.
Hope your wife is having a good day.
Hi all Im waiting for my nerve block in the next few weeks. Im a bit on the nervous side about the proceedure its going to be done at the pain clinic by the consultant. Im excited at the prospect of a short while with some relief so I can reduce meds and sort my work situation out. Will update when im done.
I had one, may have another one if these Botox injections don’t help.
I go to a craniofacial doc (doesn't take any insurance so I don't go too often) but he gave me nerve blocking injections through my mouth and I have had very mild attacks that are spread apart!!
Jeff, I want to first applaud that you are there helping your wife through this terrible pain. It can be very lonely to go through alone. That’s why I am glad I have this wonderful support group to turn to. I also have Atypical diagnosed as bilateral tn. I am wondering if your wife is taking any medications. I am taking gabapentin, along with a few others. I have found that it takes the perfect amount of meds to take away the pain but it also really dumbs me down so I am trying as hard as possible to reduce my meds. That is why I have been doing lidocaine infusions in Michigan 2 times a year to calm down the irritated nerves. It helped me reduce my gabapentin from 4800 mg per day to ■■■■■■■■. I hope your wife can find relief. And I am so glad you are there to support her.
Let us know how you are afterwards…
I take 3 -600 neurontin a day. I also have atypical neuralgia, also Tramadol, hydrocodone every day. Still have pain. Have you tried Botox injections ? I had one 4 days ago, may take 2 wks To tell if it will work.