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Successful Nerve Ablation cured chronic constant head and facial pain

I had daily worsening headaches for 12 years and was going completely insane. Pain was constant, aching and burning on right side of my head and face only (centered around the eustation tube and behind my right eye). I had to go on disability toward the end and was barely functioning. I tried any and all non opioid medications, lidocaine block, acupuncture, ACT therapy, Cranial facial release,physical therapy, etc. Saw many specialists.

I got a sphenopalatine ganglion nerve ablation a few months ago, and the pain basically disappeared. Recommended by a doctor at Stanford while I was part of a clinical trial there. I wake up now and cannot believe the pain is gone. I cry most mornings. I am completely emotionally wrecked. Still cant believe it.

Feel free to ask questions

Posted Jul 29, 2025, 6:18 AM UTC

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