tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post4298425630332914937..comments2024-03-28T11:09:49.446-05:00Comments on Far Side of Fifty: Trigeminal BlockFar Side of Fiftyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07995757632158408442noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-41331620208708632602012-05-20T06:00:16.042-05:002012-05-20T06:00:16.042-05:00Positive thoughts sent your way. As a nurse I am ...Positive thoughts sent your way. As a nurse I am familiar with the horrors of trigeminal neuralgia. In my early career it was more commonly called tic douloureux and because of the severe unpredictable nature of the pain it was sometimes called the "suicide disease." I sincerely hope the effects of the treatment will be long lasting and you can live pain free.NCmountainwomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615765649828716560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-71602058750196560382012-05-18T23:07:50.020-05:002012-05-18T23:07:50.020-05:00Oh Far Side! We have tears in our eyes. This is ...Oh Far Side! We have tears in our eyes. This is such wonderful news. The Duchess has already said a prayer for complete healing and many, many pain free years.<br /><br />Kisses,<br />Emma RoseEmma Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687752178033531295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84714519160722367122012-05-18T11:13:18.349-05:002012-05-18T11:13:18.349-05:00So glad that its working. I have a friend in the ...So glad that its working. I have a friend in the same predicament and I'm going to have to see if see's considered this treatment. I pray it lasts for a VERY long time.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07183448760614051130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-65478847317181538382012-05-18T08:51:12.949-05:002012-05-18T08:51:12.949-05:00Prayers going up from this corner of Canada! I'...Prayers going up from this corner of Canada! I'm glad that he's found relief and that the side effects are minimal.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15454110560303310751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-13242479768256528792012-05-18T05:54:07.882-05:002012-05-18T05:54:07.882-05:00My prayers indeed. This sort of thing (the unrelen...My prayers indeed. This sort of thing (the unrelenting pain) and my best friends poor pronosis for pancreatic cancer makes me count my blessing. I'm doing physical therapy now for lower back pain. It seems like nothing in perspective....troutbirderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14087811292280881959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-74425054974815668112012-05-17T21:21:30.482-05:002012-05-17T21:21:30.482-05:00So happy for you and Far Guy!So happy for you and Far Guy!Patsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17862394699499538591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-15467916583254119842012-05-17T17:48:36.677-05:002012-05-17T17:48:36.677-05:00Awesome that Far Guy has found relief and I hope i...Awesome that Far Guy has found relief and I hope it lasts a long time before he needs more treatment. I take seizure medication and it's not nice stuff so if he doesn't have to take the stuff ...great!Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17996243850279671523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80014128038941875172012-05-17T15:17:53.567-05:002012-05-17T15:17:53.567-05:00What a blessing to finally be pain-free. Our famil...What a blessing to finally be pain-free. Our family will be praying for the best outcome for Far Guy!Jacqi Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03471698670217119444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-35061400811180492712012-05-17T12:20:55.634-05:002012-05-17T12:20:55.634-05:00I WILL PRAY!! I can not imagine having pain like t...I WILL PRAY!! I can not imagine having pain like that in my face....I have it in my feet (different reason) and did use the alcohol treatments on the three nerves that have the problem...just say I'm glad you didn't opt for them!<br /><br />Sending {{{HUGS}}} and prayer for years and years of painless days!<br /><br /><br />Linda<br />http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com <br />http://deltacountyhistoricalsociety.wordpress.comTerry and Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11016496778254072639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-27690736210290935822012-05-17T12:06:25.472-05:002012-05-17T12:06:25.472-05:00Woohoo!!! I can't imagine walkin' 'rou...Woohoo!!! I can't imagine walkin' 'round with THAT kinda pain 24/7 and find somethin' that'll give ya some relief. I'm just thrilled for Far Guy.<br /><br />Ya'll have my prayers sweetie. I'll pray that Far Guy stays pain free for a long, long time. I'm not givin' up that your fella can be 100% healed!<br /><br />God bless and have a terrific day!!! :o)Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-7359154960118347802012-05-17T11:19:13.320-05:002012-05-17T11:19:13.320-05:00This made me cry. I am so very. very happy for Fa...This made me cry. I am so very. very happy for FarGuy!!! No pain! It must be heavenly!! He is definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I hope this lasts forever for him. What a blessing. And so glad you didn't try any of the other methods that could have given him nerve damage. Just sooooo happy for him. :):):)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-80985069125744660962012-05-17T10:59:28.620-05:002012-05-17T10:59:28.620-05:00I too, hope he is pain-free ... and forever. (cros...I too, hope he is pain-free ... and forever. (crosses fingers and toes).<br /><br />That is a beautiful photo of the lake - nice subjects too!Intense Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441598926026727682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-87277862108057930282012-05-17T10:33:53.478-05:002012-05-17T10:33:53.478-05:00How wonderful! Will pray that it keeps on working...How wonderful! Will pray that it keeps on working!!!thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-88953424444008224132012-05-17T09:36:51.718-05:002012-05-17T09:36:51.718-05:00I'm so glad that someone found something to tr...I'm so glad that someone found something to try giving him some relief - hope it lasts for a long time! I have some idea what he suffers (not as severe as his) because I have had constant post herpatic nerve pain in my upper chest, shoulder, back and neck after haveng a severe case of Shingles in February of 2011. The pain continues over a year later with some relief from the drug gabapentin. This is a reminder to all of you senior citizens to get a Shingles Shot - I never knew this painful condition could happen! <br />MyrtlesgirlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-32826125093105327352012-05-17T09:27:49.230-05:002012-05-17T09:27:49.230-05:00I am so happy that Far Guy was able to find some r...I am so happy that Far Guy was able to find some relief From TN. It is a terrible malady and only those who have it or are close to someone who has it truly understand the pain and how hard it is to find relief. Yes, it is so true that any treatments might make the pain worse so one has to be very cautious in receiving treatments.<br />I myself have TN and did have a Balloon Compression 11 years ago that took away the terrible pains but left me with a condition called Anesthesia Dolorosa which in my case consists of a numb feeling on the right side of my face - sometimes tearing of the eye, burning sensation on that side and 24 hours a day sensations that are very distracting. I don't feel these while asleep however, so thankful for that at least.Shirley H.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-31278832027789140342012-05-17T09:26:01.472-05:002012-05-17T09:26:01.472-05:00So happy you found something that is giving him re...So happy you found something that is giving him relief. How terrible to live with such constant pain. Hope is works for the 6 years!TxFarmhousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15940044132186476270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-61782784386161517882012-05-17T09:23:35.343-05:002012-05-17T09:23:35.343-05:00I can't imagine having pain like that everyday...I can't imagine having pain like that everyday. I'm so glad that something has been done to change that, and I hope that the results last forever. And if not, that Far Guy can get in for another nerve block at the first sign of the pain returning. What I don't understand is why it was never mentioned as an option before:( That is just frustrating!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938874724231860923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-6850495513458319692012-05-17T09:22:59.033-05:002012-05-17T09:22:59.033-05:00This is such great news. Perhaps stopping the pai...This is such great news. Perhaps stopping the pain for a while may actually stop the cycle of pain. I am over optimistic but I would think the pain cycle encourages continual pain. Prayers are up and at them from Iowa for a long time.L. D. https://www.blogger.com/profile/02270923121962761209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-83682381129221944132012-05-17T09:00:55.418-05:002012-05-17T09:00:55.418-05:00So glad he is pain free!!!!!So glad he is pain free!!!!!Changes in the windhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06942797186537814864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-45567416159090074262012-05-17T08:52:58.898-05:002012-05-17T08:52:58.898-05:00OMG! I had no idea he had that. My prayers are w...OMG! I had no idea he had that. My prayers are with you every day from now on....it must be terrible. There are so many terrible things in this world but some worse than others and real, physical pain is hard to ignore. It affects your life, your personality, your happiness....it's awful. I'm so happy he's pain free and I pray it will last and last and last forever! I know it must have been hard for you to watch him in pain also. Hopefully you can both breathe easy now and gaze off into many pain free sunsets together! That picture is gorgeous...you live in a beautiful place!Sam I Am......https://www.blogger.com/profile/17358633233189452832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-31969419372581598052012-05-17T08:29:03.240-05:002012-05-17T08:29:03.240-05:00Hallelujah! It sounds wonderful! I will certainly ...Hallelujah! It sounds wonderful! I will certainly send out prayers for long-term benefits!Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-62541076946990725932012-05-17T07:44:34.071-05:002012-05-17T07:44:34.071-05:00You bet I'll pray for Far Guy. I am so glad t...You bet I'll pray for Far Guy. I am so glad this is working for him, and like you hope and pray it lasts!!Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-39369812332431366952012-05-17T07:44:07.591-05:002012-05-17T07:44:07.591-05:00That is amazingly wonderful news! I hope it contin...That is amazingly wonderful news! I hope it continues to work for many year. ♥LindaGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12203719919661519350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-84799109892581534852012-05-17T07:43:12.816-05:002012-05-17T07:43:12.816-05:00i am very happy for Far Guy. I will pray that he r...i am very happy for Far Guy. I will pray that he remains pain free. What shame it took this long for a doctor to offer him some relief.linda mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08203742811516417039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5456722259350114571.post-66224550661990885882012-05-17T07:42:37.469-05:002012-05-17T07:42:37.469-05:00I do hope this works for Far Guy and he can finall...I do hope this works for Far Guy and he can finally be pain free. Lovely photo. Have a good day !Country Gal https://www.blogger.com/profile/08693944554850315123noreply@blogger.com