Thanks for your kind email! I was experiencing symptoms,likely like most with Trigeminal Neuralgia, that were thought to be other than TriGem. Indeed for years, I was treated by some of the finest dental practitioners in NYC and had a number of teeth removed but nothing alleviates the increasingly unusual pain - the stinging, burning and somewhat maddening pain that is attendant to TRIGem.
More specifically to answer your question,it has been ongoing about four years before I sought neurological opinion and treatment. I fairly early on opted for Gammaknife once it was determined that it could be an effective modality. I live (and love) an active lifestyle and for me (no judgements as to others !) I wanted the pain g.o.n.e.! not managed. Having said that it’s still a work in progress as I am scheduled for round two with the Gammaknife.
Have a great day!