The procedure involves cutting part of the muscle that pinches the nerve, thus eliminating the pressure. After surgery, which decompresses the nerve, the nerve should regenerate itself and should not respond to headaches after healing. The procedure works for 80% of the patients accourding to Georgetown University Hospital. In the individual where the procedure does not work, a subsequent surgery can be perforned to remove the nerve completely. Could this work? After 40 years of migraines, and trying everything, I am desparate!!
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Q: Has anyone heard about a microsurgery which is performed to take the pressure off a particular nerve in the head that when pinched causes migraines?
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10/26/10 11:20am
Hi Barbara,
I know how easy it is to feel as if you've tried everything out there, really I do, but there are so many medications and treatment that can be used for Migraine and headache prevention that it's literally impossible. You can find a list of potential Migraine and headache preventives in Migraine preventive medications - too many options to give up!
The FDA just recently approved Botox from Migraine prevention - have you tried this? It might be worth looking into. Take a look at this new information;
Botox Approved for Chronic Migraine.
I wonder if you've seen a Migraine specialist through it all. It's important to note that neurologists aren't necessarily Migraine and headache specialists. Neurologists may be fine doctors, but aren't always "true" experts in any one area because they treat so many different conditions like MS, stroke, and epilepsy. A Migraine specialist is the expert who only treats one condition - ours - Migraine and headache disorders. Many people don't even know there are these specialists out there, I surely didn't! Take a look at the article Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? If you need help finding a Migraine specialist, check our listing of Patient Recommended Migraine and Headache Specialists.
Good luck and I hope this helps,
Nancy
. When a pipe under your kitchen sink breaks you call the expert - a plumber. You might call a handyman who can repair it, then fix the drain, the cabinets and paint the room if needed. But he isn't the expert you need for your broken pipe. Neurologists may be fine doctors, but aren't experts in any one area because they treat so many different conditions like MS, stroke, and epilepsy. A Migraine specialist is a expert who only treats one condition - ours - Migraine and headache disorders. Keep reading for information on: Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special? Then you can take a look for a Migraine specialist on our patient recommended list. Migraine and Headache Specialists - What's So Special?
Migraine specialist on our patient recommended list.
8/23/11 2:25pm
Hello,
My daughter had nerve decompression surgery this past June. Her surgery was done on the brow area. So far, so good. She had a 24/7 headache for 10 months and was diagnosed with migraine at a clinic in Chicago. I never thought she had a typical migraine as she got shooting pains in her face on a regular basis.
She saw several doctors In Chicago. We were at our wits end when we were told nothing was wrong and my 17 year old had to she had to learn to live with the pain. So I kept searching the internet and read about what was being done at Georgetown. The difference in her is remarkable. She is smiling again!
The surgery was performed at Georgetown University by Dr. Ivica Ducic.
8/23/11 2:27pm
I would like to add that the diagnotic tests were all clear. Her response to medications was very poor. The meds did not help and she got the nasty side effects of just about anything she took.
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