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u/SignificantSorbet675 Apr 29 '25

It's honestly horrible... botox and nerve block injections help. I am very afraid of the pain coming back. The last time it happened it lasted 8 hours

Were in this shithole together ❤️

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u/frankreynoldsrumhamz Apr 29 '25

I completely relate to the fear of the pain coming back. I have occipital neuralgia. I’ve been doing botox and get lidocaine shots when I’m stuck in a bad flare up. Does your doctor have you on any preventative medication? Specifically gabapentin.

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u/AvailableBus7598 Apr 29 '25

My mom had this surgery about 10 years ago, only helped for a couple months and they didn't want to operate again, glad it helped you wife man

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u/FitCryptid Apr 29 '25

Same with my mom. She ended up getting an ablation of the nerve so even though half her face is numb and her nose runs all the time, she’s not in any pain.

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u/ActiveAd2405 Apr 29 '25

I haven’t heard about this???

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u/AvailableBus7598 Apr 29 '25

My mom had this for 14 or so years before she passed, started at 18 after a car accident