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What Does Pain In Cheek And Ear Despite Having Surgery For Trigeminal Neuralgia Indicate?
Question: I HAD SURGERY FOR TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA (MVD) ON JANUARY 13 AND I STILL HAVE PAIN FROM MY LEFT CHEEK TO MY EAR,
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
The majority of people that undergo a MVD for trigeminal neuralgia will have immediate relief of pain after the operation.But sometimes it may take some time before the symptoms start to improve and this time may go up to several moths.This is the time that it takes the nerve to completely heal.In such cases the pain will reduce gradually over time.
You just need to give it some more time and see if the pain reduces.If the pain doesn't seem to reduce with time,your treating doctor will try other methods of treatment.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query.
The majority of people that undergo a MVD for trigeminal neuralgia will have immediate relief of pain after the operation.But sometimes it may take some time before the symptoms start to improve and this time may go up to several moths.This is the time that it takes the nerve to completely heal.In such cases the pain will reduce gradually over time.
You just need to give it some more time and see if the pain reduces.If the pain doesn't seem to reduce with time,your treating doctor will try other methods of treatment.
Hope this helps.
Let me know if you need further help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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