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MVD surgery for Hemifacial Spasms

Brain & Nervous System | Last Active: Oct 2, 2022 | Replies (47)

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@dazedandconfused1030

I had Microvascular decompression surgery for trigemina lneuralgia on my right side, I still have it on my left side. I did call my PCP on Friday as the doctor in hospital said to do when they discharged me on the 24th to follow up for a potassium recheck but she wouldn't see me. I think I need a new doctor.

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Hello @dazedandconfused1030

I'm really sorry to hear about your post-surgery problems.
Yes, from what you have said a new doctor might be in order right now. It is always your right to get a second opinion and to seek another primary care doctor if you can't see your current doctor. Also, please connect with the other two discussion groups that Erika, @erikas, mentioned in her post above. As you read what others have to say in those groups feel free to post a question or post a comment on your own situation.

From what you said in your first post, it sounds like memory and double vision are the most significant problems right now. Is that correct? Have you thought about seeing an ophthalmologist in order to check out the double vision problem? That might be a good place to begin until you have an appointment with a new primary care doctor. Also, since your potassium is out of kilter, perhaps an endocrinologist would also be a good next step. I have personally found that a good endocrinologist is an excellent person to put together puzzling pieces of health problems. They can often come up with an answer in a way a more generalized physician cannot. My internist calls an endocrinologist "the internist's internist." That is quite a compliment.

I look forward to hearing how you are doing. Will you post again?