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After seeing numerous medical professionals in her hometown for a stabbing pain in her face, Amy Abts was referred to Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. At Mayo Clinic, Amy saw a neurologist who diagnosed her with Trigeminal Neuralgia, a rare condition named for the three-part (trigeminal) nerve. It is this nerve that delivers sensations to the face.
To get the pain under control, her neurologist tried a couple different medications. When the medications did not work, her neurologist and a neurosurgeon determined the best option was a surgical procedure called a Microvascular Decompression. The surgical procedure consisted of separating the nerve and blood vessels and inserting a Teflon plate between them to alleviate the pressure.
In the following video, Amy talks about her visit to Mayo Clinic and her diagnosis and successful treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
To learn more about Trigeminal Neuralgia, visit: http://www.mayoclinic.org/trigeminal-neuralgia/
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Of note: Mayo Clinic is hosting the 20th Anniversary National Conference of the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association next summer. You can visit http://www.fpa-support.org/events/index.html for details.
In 2002 I had the procedure where your doctor inserted glycerol (SP?) on my trigeminal nerve and deadened it. I have had no further problem (THANK YOU). At his time, I am contemplating having a dental implant in my upper jaw (opposite side of past TN problem). My concern is this may trigger another TN experience. My dentist says this would RARELY happen. I want assurance this DEFINITELY would not happen. What is your recommendation? _
Unfortunately, we cannot diagnose conditions, provide second opinions or make specific treatment recommendations through this correspondence. If you would like to seek help from Mayo Clinic, please call one of our appointment offices. The numbers can be found at http://www.mayoclinic.org/ under “request an appointment.”
Unexpectedly from time to time through the day. Extremely painful. I am hoping every day it will leave for a few months.
I have had the constant burning type trigeminal pain for nearly five years and take pain medicines at this time to control the pain..if i were to visit the MAYO CLINIC in ARIZONA to see if there are other alternatives to address my pain..who would I contact to not waste time in setting up appts.
Hi William, please contact the appointment office at Mayo Clinic in Arizona 800-446-2279 (toll free)
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, Monday through Friday.
My mom received a TN diagnosis many years ago. It seemed there was one diagnosis and treatment after another before she got her TN diagnosis. At this point in time she has had numerous teeth extracted, a rf ablation, more injections (of who knows what) than I can count, eats only soft foods, and rarely leaves her bed. Her depression is unimaginable, and she is entirely unrecognizable (both in physicality and personality) as the person she was ten years ago. The pain she experiences has left us with a stranger. She lost hope long ago that she will ever have a ‘normal’ life without pain so severe that it makes her wish for death. I hope for my mother back with every doctor visit and I’m worried that she reaching a point where she can’t keep going. She wants to give up, but I don’t. I’ve been trying to have enough hope for all of us… but it feels like we’re reaching a breaking point. Is there someone who can give me some guidance in terms of how I can help her? Please?
I also was a tn person that suffered torment.After years of pain,. i now have the motor cortex brain stimulator.I thank GOD for this.If,, at all possible take your Mom to the Mayo Clinic for an evaluation. You will see a team of phys,. that will dig until they find an answer for your Mom.Please,believe me there is life after the torment we have gone through.May our Lord bless you and Please tell your Mom, there is life after death{called trigeminal neuralgia}.