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Nerve ablation

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ron96331
ron96331

In a few days I'm going back to see the anesthesiologist to discuss whether I'm going to have nerve ablation, a procedure where they burn out the nerve with an electrical spark. I have PHN on the right side of the head, it means permanent headaches. I've had it nearly two years and it could be said I'm managing more or less with the medication - Neurontin and Lyrica and the one at night Trigonom, I can't remember how to spell it. But the headache is still there of course, only dulled. I can't decide what to do, have the ablation or tell the doc I'll come back later maybe if it becomes truly intolerable. So I'm asking everyone in this forum, what would you do in my situation?

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    john09650 ron96331

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    I've have PHN 4 years now and on Gapaentin max dose. 18m a day..

    Which thankfully is controlling my pain and stabing  to a tolerable level in comparision to so many others, I can only pray for  them and yourself. Whilst I'm anxious to get off my med. I don't  know anything about nerve ablation. I undestand one will do anything to rid this awful pain. I'm going to ask my doc for aciclover cream as so many have mentioned. I trust you will be successful.

    I'm sorry I can't be of any help to you, it's a decision you'll have to make and I'm sure it will be the right oen for you after you have weighted up the pros & cons.  . .   

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