My mother who is 76 has been suffering from this condition for almost 3 years, and has been given the run-around by 8 doctors, all dismissing her saying there was nothing they can do. She has been under the care of a Pain Mgmt Dr., and recently had a procedure known as cryoplatian done on 3 different occassions with no improvement, if anything more pain. Just today, I found this link. Please watch the video. Also, I've just made an appointment with a Dr. at Mt. Neurolical Clinic in Asheville NC (Dr. Rhoton) who does a procedure called "radiosurgery." Good luck. Here is the link for the video. http://www.wellmont.org/MedicalServices/Neurology/trigeminalneuralgia.htm
Hi there!
As far as I know there is no guarantee that the pain will never come back. In fact some people have learned to cope with this condition through regular medications or alternative treatments. I admire you enduring through all of these pain.
I've come across this very good website regarding TN and what to do with it. It is from the Mayo clinic. Here's the site:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/trigeminal-neuralgia/DS00446/DSECTION=1
I hope this helps, and I hope the pain never comes back.
Good day and regards...