Posted by Roxanne on July 16, 1998 at 10:39:25:
I suffered ten years of episodic ch that got gradually became chronic. After one year with no relief I chose to have a trigeminal rhizotomy. The surgery left me with no feeling on the left side of my face and head but I no longer feel the pain. The surgery was not a miracle cure because of some side effects but it gave me my life back. I have been pretty much pain free for four years and have never had regrets. Has it ever been recommended? I have only talked to one other who has the same and he feels the way I do.