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Atypical TN/neuropathy and Botox

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dona40912
dona40912

Has anyone with Atypical TN/neuropathy tried Botox? Where did they injected Botox and did it work?

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  • joanne_91366
    joanne_91366 dona40912

    Posted

    Sorry no answer to this but bumping because I'm really interested to hear. I have read today about a form of radiation therapy that can be used to kill the nerve. I'm going to

    Look into this also I'm going to go private

    • dona40912
      dona40912 joanne_91366

      Posted

      I have read that Gamma Knife radiosurgery (I think this is what you mean) has helped many people. I have also read that this is for people with typical TN, not with atypical TN like I have. As I am young then doctors recommended me MVD operation, which unfortunately failed. So now I am planning my next step. I think it will be the Botox treatment.
    • dona40912
      dona40912 joanne_91366

      Posted

      The classic/typical presentation of TN (type 1) is characterized by episodes of sudden, explosive severe pain along the trigeminal nerve, with periods of pain-free remission between attacks. The atypical form of TN (type 2) presents with the paroxysmal pain of classic TN, but with the addition of a constant pain that fluctuates from a dull aching to an excruciating roar.
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