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@grandmar....about surgery and neuropathy. The most likely cause of my trigeminal neuralgia was a neck disection to remove a salivary gland tumor. Tumor had to go. Doc was an artist sewing me up. But what went on during surgery is anyone's guess. But my doctor believes the ETN nicked the trigeminal nerve.
There are risks attached to any surgery, but it's no stretch to put blame on the surgery. Trigeminal neuralgia is no picnic. Can't say I regret the surgery, but surely regret the aftermath. 😥
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@jmjlove
You are right, there is always a risk with any kind of surgery. That is why we need to educate ourselves about the kinds of surgery we are having, find the best possible surgeon (we can afford or insurance will pay), ask a lot of questions and then pray!
There are NO guarantees about anything.
I know I am happy with the 2 spinal surgeries I had.
My symptoms are gone and for the first time in over a decade I am pain free!!
I am in no way blaming my current problems on surgery since it started before I had my lumbar surgery.
As a matter of fact, I actually blame myself.
My person opinion is that if I had surgery sooner, I might not have had all this nerve damage.
As they say, "hindsight is 20/20.'
We can only do our best!
Have a great day!
Ronnie (GRANDMAr)