I have an appointment tomorrow with neurology to address an artery that is impeding on my trigeminal nerve. It’s cause the artery is either doubled or branches extremely early. Congenital defect prob. The issue has given me neuralgia on the right side of my face for quite some time.
It could increase my risk of stroke in the future. I’m pretty nervous, but that seems natural for something like this - there is a possibility that I may need brain surgery. I’m hoping that they will say it isn’t severe enough for that. I think there is a good chance that they will either prescribe medication or just want to keep an eye on it with regular MRIs in the future.
I will update after my appointment tomorrow. Wish me luck!
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Best of luck with it all. I hope they can manage it with medication.
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Good luck @cathart1c. I hope you’re able to get some answers.
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Thanks for the support @everhopeful @Gamera @Wave
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The appointment went surprisingly well. Zero percent change I need surgery. Long story short, I have neuropathy on the right side of my face. Cranial nerve has issues because of a scuffle I got into in college where I had neck trauma. Trigeminal nerve is because of the artery, they confirmed. No treatment would do much, as the meds they usually prescribe are for painful neuralgia. I am also at no higher risk for stroke 
The one downside is that it will probably get a little worse over time. If that includes sharp pain, I gotta go back for treatment. It didn’t seem like they were very concerned at this point, so I am content.
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Wow, that’s great news @cathart1c. I’m glad you’re not feeling any pain.
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