The Unseen Struggles of Trigeminal Neuralgia In just about a week, I’ll be undergoing MVD (Microvascular Decompression surgery) aka brain surgery for trigeminal neuralgia. The odds of a successful recovery are moderate, but for a chance at relief, I’m willing to take the risk. People sometimes call trigeminal neuralgia the ‘suicide disease’ because the pain […]

Here are some tips that can help you along the way: I hope you find some – or all of these tips helpful!

I get asked this question a lot. For those just starting their journey, hearing responses like “10 years” or “20 years” can feel discouraging. It’s rare to hear someone say they were diagnosed within 6 months – though it’s not impossible. I’ve seen videos where doctors, upon hearing a patient’s description of sudden, severe facial […]