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Wife is suffering from TN since last 18 yrs, got operated by dr VK Khosla during 10/10 & now problem is again rising.Dr ofPGI CHD suggested GammaKnife Treatment,besides initially by increasing dose of oxcarb from 600 to 750mg daily.she is better by increasing dose but side effects r noticed,she feels bitter taste every moment . Dr of PGI CHD HAVE ADVICED FOR GAMMA KNIFE TREATMENTS BESIDES GOING ON HIGHER DOSE OF OXCARB. Please advice whether we may continue medicine of 750 MG oxcarb daily or continue to 600mg oxcarb daily.
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U can continue with 600 mg oxcarb...and can also add gabapentin in consultation with local neurologist..gamma knife is also very effective and safe...u should go for it
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