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Is Gamma Knife Surgery Advisable While Suffering From Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia?
my daughter has suffered with severe glossopharingeal neuralgia for the last 4 years, underwent MVD at the Cleveland Clinic 11/2 years ago, with absolute no relief...currently on Horizan and pain killers, miserable way to exist. i have been researching Gamma knife radiosurgery....any thoughts if these could help? Thanks!
Mon, 9 Jan 2017
Hi,
I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, please find my advice below:
1) Check reasons for Glossopharyngeal neuralgia and try to treat that problem first.
2) Do Microvascular Decompression
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath sahoo
I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, please find my advice below:
1) Check reasons for Glossopharyngeal neuralgia and try to treat that problem first.
2) Do Microvascular Decompression
I hope I was able to address your query. If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to write to me. Wishing you all the best.
Thanks,
Dr. Uday Nath sahoo
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