Some believe that vascular
compression of the trigeminal ganglia in the same area
that is believed to cause certain types of trigeminal
neuralgia can also cause ATFP. However, microvascular
decompression (brain surgery) rarely leads to pain relief
in ATFP patients.
As stated elsewhere,
over 90% of our patient report that pain is gone at discharge.
Please click
here for information regarding other sources of pain
in the face and jaw.
“Before I came here
my face hurt so bad that I wanted to rip it off my head.
It feels great now that the pain is gone. Everyone here
was wonderful.” - Meredith R.
"I severely injured
my face and tongue in a bad accident and couldn't eat
or accomplish anything until I came here for treatment.
I just got better and better until it was all gone."
- Brian K.
"Headaches, face
pain, and pain in my teeth used to keep me from doing
my work or even be with friends. I was taking medication
all the time just to dull the pain. It's great to be pain
free for the first time in seven years." - Eric T.
“I had excruciating pain in my eyes and ears, and even had electric shocks in my face. It was all so bad that I couldn’t work as a teacher. I even stopped bowling and playing softball which I love so much that I used to play five times a week. On my birthday I was taken to my party but threw up and couldn’t be part of the group. It’s really great that it’s gone. Believe it or not–coming here was fun.” - Maria L.
"My face pain that
was going up to my ear was just horrendous. I was so
nauseous that I couldn't even eat. None of the doctors
I saw could figure out what was wrong until my neurologist
referred me to Dr. Klemons. Now I'm pain free. I loved
everyone here." - Linda R.
“Dr. Klemons and
his staff are great people, very caring and helpful. They
did wonders for me and relieved my pain completely. I
look forward to an active future without headaches and
face pain, and to continuing my life the way it used to
be. I would recommend the “Center” to anyone
of my family and friends.” - Dana B.
“Before I came to
Dr. Klemons, my headaches were so severe that I would
have to go to the hospital because the over the counter
medicines weren’t working. I would throw up, get
dizzy, and have facial and eye pain. I went to a neurologist,
and he told me I have migraines and gave me medicine for
it. As days passed by, my headaches got worse. Then I
was referred to Dr. Klemons. I came to the office with
hope that he could do something to stop the pain. After
the therapy and treatment with Dr. Klemons, my headaches
are gone and I can do all the things I couldn’t
do before. I thank Dr. Klemons for everything he has done
for me. I really appreciate it.” - Mirlinda M.
“Face pain and headaches
made for some really unpleasant days–for an awfully
long time. Now that it’s all gone, I’m really
going to miss coming here because everyone is so nice.”
- Anita S.
“The headaches and pain in my
eyes and face were so bad that most of the time I couldn’t
sleep. I didn’t want to go out of the house or
see friends.
I was really shocked
that it was all gone after Dr. Klemons did the RF procedure
for me. I even went back to work. I really appreciate
how incredibly nice everyone treated me.” - Nicholas
K.
“I couldn’t
leave my house because the headaches and face pain and
really nasty dizziness were so horrible. I can’t
get over the fact that all the symptoms are gone and how
wonderfully everyone treated me. I tell everyone with
headaches to come here.” - Darlene L.
“Before treatment
I had excruciating headaches and stabbing pain in my face
everyday for almost three years. After painless treatment
at The Center For Headaches and Facial Pain, all the pain
is gone. I could not possibly be happier.” - Lorraine
M.
“When I first started
the journey to end my headaches and facial pain, I thought
there was no end to the road. I had no hope because I
went to so many doctors who could not help. Finally, I
came here and all the pain is gone. It was certainly worth
all the hours of traveling. Thank you Dr. Klemons.”
- Yhonnette D.
“I had to stay home
in bed for days at a time because the headaches and face
pain were unbearable. Since the RF procedure the pain
is gone and I’m back to normal. I can even chew
gum and steak without yelling because of the pain. I’m
really going to miss coming here because everyone is so
helpful and nice. I haven’t experienced anything
like that at any of the other doctors offices I’ve
been to. I’d have the RF procedure a thousand times
more if I needed it.” - Tim M.
“The headaches,
face pain, eye pain, ear pain, dizziness, and noises in
my ears turned my life upside down. I couldn't sleep and
couldn’t take care of my family. I wasn’t
even able to be around my grandsons, who I love so much.
I had so much fear of what would happen to me. Now that
Dr. Klemons and his wonderful staff have taken such great
care of me, I have my life back. The treatment helped
so much and, the radiofrequency procedures put a stop
to the pain. I can’t recommend this office highly
enough.” - Diane B.
“The headaches were
really bad before Dr. Klemons treated me. I had to take
medication all the time and had to lay down in the middle
of the day. I feel normal again and don’t have to
plan my time around my headaches and face pain anymore
because they are gone. I have very high respect for the
Doctors and Staff here. They’re really friendly
and professional.” - Dawn D.
"I used to have face
and eye pain and headaches so bad that I had to stay in
bed all day. Everyone here was really nice and it’s
great not to have the pain anymore." - Wendy B.
“The constant headaches
used to be so horrible that I couldn’t do any of
the things I love to do, like spend time with my kids.
I had no choice but go to work, but I often had to put
my head down on my desk. After treatment, the headaches
and face pain and all my other symptoms are gone. I have
my energy back and can function again. I’m so happy
with my improvement. I have my life back!” - Shobhna
G.
“I was miserable
when I first came here because the face pain was so bad
that I couldn’t even chew. I didn’t know whether
to lay down or sit up because everything hurt. The clogged
feeling in my ears made me feel like I was up in an airplane
all the time. It’s so good that it’s all gone.
All the doctors and staff here were just wonderful.”
- Joanne H.
"I couldn't even
sleep because my face pain was killing me. Pain medicine
was almost useless and I used to cry a lot. I feel so
wonderful now that I referred my Mom here. Everyone of
the doctors and staff were great." - Rosemary R.
"The RF procedure
was unbelievable. It gave me back my life 14 years ago
after having the most excruciating headaches and face
pain I could possibly imagine for 2 ½ years. I've
been pain free ever since." - Maureen V.
"My face pain was
so bad that my daily routine was really hard to handle.
It made me grouchy and crabby. I feel terrific now. It's
a miracle that the pain is gone. Everyone was absolutely
wonderful." - Anna M. P.
“When I first came
here I could hardly make it through a day because of the
excruciating, pounding, stabbing, radiating, burning and
numbing pain all over my head and face which would take
my breath away. I couldn’t work and there were days
when I couldn’t even touch my skin. I feel like
everyone here is part of my family. They all care so much.
I’m back to work and feel like a new person. I refer
everyone I can.” - Linda P.
“I had severe headaches
and pain in my face that were so bad that I couldn’t
eat. Everyone here was great and I don’t have the
pain anymore.” - Steven H.
“I went to so many
specialists who made me feel like I was crazy for having
horrible burning sensations in my head and face, a feeling
like my head and face were constantly in a vise, my equilibrium
was off so badly that at times I couldn’t drive
or work, and a clogged sensation in my ears that made
me constantly try to clear them. Thank God I’m not
crazy. Now that it’s all gone, I don’t really
want to leave. Everyone here has been so wonderful to
me. ” - Kristeen J.
“The pain used to
affect my whole life. I couldn’t remember what I
read or even go to the movies. Everybody here has been
so wonderful, they didn’t just cure my headaches
and pain and numbness in my face. They did it with real
caring and concern. I’m very thankful to Dr. Klemons
and everyone else for the great help they provided. In
general, I hate going to the doctor, but I loved coming
here.” - Adriana C.
"Sleeping, eating,
talking, kissing, and being happy were generally impossible
when the face pain took over my life. It's a huge relief
to have it all gone and not be a barrier between me and
my life." - Thomas V.
“Face and eye pain
and headaches were horrendous ever since my cheek bone
was broken in two places in a bad accident. I couldn’t
even eat or swallow. I’m back to normal since the
pain is all gone because of the treatment I received here.”
- Nicole H.
“When
I came here I was really skeptical that Dr. Klemons could
help my face pain. I was so depressed because I suffered
for so many years. Now I’m so happy. I never thought
I could be so happy or have my life back, but now I do!
Even my daughters tell everyone how happy I am. I could
never repay Dr. Klemons and his staff for all they’ve
done for me.” - Priscilla J.
“Thank you so much
for all your help. I had a car accident and was having
terrible headaches and facial pain as my forehead had
a laceration. I appreciate Dr. Klemons and his staff for
doing a great job. All the pain is gone. Keep up the good
work and thank you all.” - Beena V.
“Constant numbness
in my face which spread down into my neck and the back
of my head drove me nuts. I thought I lost my hearing,
but my ear, nose, and throat specialist said it had nothing
to do with my ear. Dr. Klemons and his wonderful staff
got me all better. It’s great to be able to do everything
again.” - Almira B.
“I had pain in my
head, face, and behind my eye that I couldn’t even
understand because I never had anything like it before.
I was so dizzy that I could hardly function. I spent most
of my day in a confused, diminished state and lost so
much productivity and wondered whether I was crazy or
lazy. Everyday I had to lay down and nap for several hours.
Now that the pain is gone, I’m able to do so much.
I’m realizing how bad off I really was.
Everyone here is super
nice and genuinely concerned and comforting. When I see
new patients in the reception room, I just want to tell
them, ‘It’s going to be ok!’”
- Georgina F. (New York)
“The first time
I came to Dr. Klemons’ office I was suffering with
terrible face pain and headaches. I was experiencing pain
everyday. The improvement was noticeable, and I was feeling
like myself again. Now the pain is completely gone. I
want to thank Dr. Klemons and his staff for treating me
and for being such wonderful people. I don’t suffer
anymore from my face pain and headaches, and I feel like
a new person.” - Martha G.
"The
entire ordeal of having pain in my ears, head, and face
was different from anything I’ve ever experienced.
It was worse than going through labor because it was so
severe and wouldn’t go away. I was afraid to do
almost anything like turning my head because it brought
on such excruciating pain. People thought I was crazy,
so I avoided leaving the house to go to Masjid (church)
which is so important to me. It’s more than wonderful
to be able to pray every day to God to give thanks that
it’s gone. I found the doctors and staff here to
be courteous, cordial, and wonderful.” - Brenda
A.
“Thank you - Thank you so much. When I came here I had so much pain in my head, my face, eyes and ears. I also had ringing and pressure in my ears and I threw up from the migraines a lot of the time. Everybody here was so pleasant and cared about getting me better and they did. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who has the symptoms I used to have.” Cassandra K.
"I had very severe
face pain, dizziness, and chest pain. The treatment and
the staff here at the Center were absolutely fantastic.
It's so wonderful to wake up without the pain after such
a long time" - Gladys A.
"I was taking so
much pain medication before I came here that I was afraid
that it might kill me. I’m so happy that I came
here for help. The relief from the horrible headaches
and face pain has been wonderful and I would recommend
it to anyone." - Elena M.
"I can't thank Dr.
Klemons and his staff enough for all they've done for
me - elminating my headaches and face pain in such a short
time. Dr. Klemons' humor always made me laugh. I'm going
to really miss everyone here." - Anthony P.
“I brought my daughter
to The Center because of her severe headaches and pain
in her face. Right from the first visit I was impressed
by the fact that it is unequivocally the most helpful,
organized, and pleasant doctor's office I've ever been
in.” - Gary R.
“It’s
so fun coming here! Nothing is ever a problem. I really
love it. But I especially love being without headaches
and pain in my face for the first time in 13 years. It’s
unbelievable.” - Hilary D.
“My tongue
doesn’t burn anymore, my chest doesn’t hurt
anymore, and my head, face, eye, ear, and throat don’t
hurt anymore. What’s more, I’ve been given
the tools to deal with my stress.
The therapy and
everyone here is awesome. Dr. Klemons is one in a million.
I wish that other doctors were as attentive and explained
everything as well as he does.” - Joelle S.
If you have chest pain please click
here
“I feel like a different person after coming here because the eye, ear, and face pain, and dizziness are all gone. It’s a good thing I listened to my neurologist when he referred me here. Everyone here is great. Everyone is so kind.” - Ilana G.
“I used to have
such bad pain in my head and face and such terrible noises
in my ears that I thought I was going out of my mind.
Dr. Klemons and everyone here at the Center for Headaches
and Facial Pain have been so nice. I really appreciate
all they’ve done for me and recommend them to anyone
in need” - Naomi M.
“When I first
came here I was really skeptical and never thought the
pain would go away. It was a horrible time in my life.
I was really depressed. After the treatment started, I
began sleeping again and then the pain started to decrease
which made me calm down. I feel like myself again and
I’m so happy. I feel free as a bird now that the
headaches, face pain, and dizziness are gone. I don’t
need to take Tegretol, Advil, or any other medication.
Every person in this office is really caring and helpful
and always answered all my questions.” - Lioubov
P.
“My doctor in Virginia told me
I needed five surgeries all over my face to stop the
pain and locking. Dr. Klemons got me better without
any of that. He saved my life! Everyone here treated
me like a VIP.” - Harris B.
“Before I came to
Dr. Klemons, I was told that I needed to have an operation
on my ear so I could hear again, but now, not only are
the headaches, face pain, dizziness, noises in my ears,
throat pain and difficulty swallowing gone, but I can
hear again.” - Josefa A.
“I could write a book about how great I felt for six and a half years after I was treated here. All the excruciating headaches, eye pain, earaches, pain in my face and jaw, chest pain, and terrible dizziness, ringing in my ears, nausea, and difficulty swallowing were completely gone. It scares me to know that people can be in pain their whole lives not knowing that Dr. Klemons can get them better.
Unfortunately, I flipped head over heels and fell down stairs and that’s the only reason I had to return. I’m really happy to know I can come back here to get rid of the problem again.” - Carmella W.
If
you have chest pain please click here
“The doctor who sent me here said that Dr. Klemons will treat you like family. He’s a wonderful doctor. My doctor was right. Everyone here is terrific. I only wish I came here sooner. All of my headaches, eye pain, dizziness, pain in my face, ear, and my throat, and ringing in my ears are gone” - Magdalena G.
“I have been to
a lot of doctors, but never to a doctor who cared and
helped so much. Everything that Dr. Klemons said would
happen actually happened. Everyone here was always wonderful.
I brought Josefa here for treatment, but am not a patient
myself. If I ever have headaches or face pain, I know
where I will go.” - Emilio P.
“Numbness and pain
in my face kept me from sleeping and doing housework,
and most everything else until treatment. Dr. Klemons
and his staff eliminated it. This is a wonderful office.
It’s great to wake up everyday without the pain.”
- Elizabeth B.
“I’m 80 years
old, and was injured while on an aircraft carrier in World
War II. Dr. Klemons is the first real DOCTOR I’ve
ever been to.
When I came here, I never
thought the headaches or face pain would go away, but
now they’re really gone.” - Henry R.
“My daughter and
I love coming here. We only recently started but headaches
are already much less. We feel like all the doctors
and staff are our friends. - Ana M.
P.S. - I’m really
amazed that Dr. Klemons found a fracture in my face that
was missed by four doctors before I came here."
“Prior to coming here I had excruciating face pain which was activated by doing normal things. Whether I was trying to sleep or was awake, I was in pain. It feels great to be able to do everything again because it’s all gone. The doctors and staff are very professional and courteous - like going to visit family.” - Stephen E.
“I
had migraines for 23 years. They were so bad that I had
to go to the hospital several times. Pain started in my
face at least five years ago. I saw three TMJ specialists
and a neurologist before this, but no one stopped the
pain until I came here. This is the best doctor’s
office I’ve ever been in.” - Jennifer H.
“I saw an awful lot of doctors for my migraines, sinus headaches, pain in my ears, eyes, throat, and face, but no one got to the bottom of it until my ear, nose, and throat specialist, psychologist, and mother referred me here. Everyone here is really nice.
I live very far away but it’s worth the trips.” - Zaquina Z.
"I was absolutely
terrified by the excruciating face, eye, and head pain,
and ringing in my ears that was so loud that I couldn't
hear anything else but the noise. I thought it was never
going to end and I really thought I was going to die.
I'm starting my life all over because it's all gone now."
- Carol G.
“For four years
I felt like my face was in a vice grip and my eyes and
ears were going to pop out of my head. Pressure in my
ears was worse than I ever felt in an airplane. There
were weeks that I couldn’t get out of bed to help
my children, and I certainly couldn’t go on vacation
and fly in an airplane. Now that they’re all gone,
I can make it through my day. I just hope that the rest
of me gets better soon. Every doctor and staff member
in this office was wonderful to me.” - Lori W.
“I find myself telling
other Doctors how great Dr. Klemons and his staff are.
It’s been a wonderful experience – and I’m
so happy that all my headaches and facial pain are gone.”
- Elena G.
"I'm really amazed
that the face pain and headaches are gone. They kept me
from sleeping and concentrating, and I even became depressed.
However, those aren't problems anymore either.
I was amazed that the
appointments were kept on time. I was taken when I was
scheduled. Everyone was very nice." - Roberta
G.
“I had a headache, too much pain in my ear, face, and everywhere too much. All the pain is gone. It’s good everybody is nice here.” - Kamini P.
"Mialam okropone
bole glowy i szczeki i bardzo czesto krecilo mi sie w
glowie. Zacinanie sie szczeki sprawialo bol i nie ulatwialo
jedzienia. Nie moglam sprzantnac w domu czy pomoc dziecku
w niektorych czynnosciach. Moj maz musial przejac wsqystkie
domowe obowiazki. Teraz, gdy jestem juz prawie wyleczona,
czuje sie duzo lepiej, moj maz nadal robi wiekszosc rzeczy
w domu" - Edyta M. (Polish)
"I was in terrible pain in my head and my face and
I was so dizzy. The jaw clicking made it hard to eat.
I couldn't clean the house or take care of my son. My
husband had to do everything for me. Now it's great because
I'm all better but my husband still does all those things.
" - Edyta M.
“Face pain and headaches
used to keep me from working at my computer, daily housework,
and even reading, but the pain is all gone. I can even
turn my head again. Everyone here was wonderful - totally
professional. I tell everyone with face pain to come here
because the treatment really works. In fact, I really
hate the thought of not coming here anymore.” -
Audrey S.
"I wish Dr. Klemons
could do for the fibromyalgia which is all over my body
what he did for my head and face. He and the staff are
like my family. Everyone's concern was obvious, sincere,
and real. I looked forward to coming to my visits."
- JoAnne C.
“It was hard to
concentrate while staring at my computer at work because
of face pain and headaches. I’m definitely happy
they’re gone. Everyone here is wonderful and so
is the atmosphere.” - Jacqueline G.
"The combination
of earaches, face pain, and headaches would come for five
weeks at a time. They got so bad I thought I was going
to shoot myself. That's not necessary, because I don't
have them anymore. Everyone here was always so nice to
me." - Patricia D.
“My face hurt me
so bad that I had to stay in bed most of the time so I
couldn’t take care of my family. My throat hurt
so bad that I choked when I tried to swallow. I have my
life back now because Dr. Klemons made my pain go away.
Everyone here was really nice to me and made me feel like
I was part of their very big family.” - Nilsa S.
“I was so, so, bad
before I came to Dr. Klemons. I had such horrible pains
in my head, my face, my ears, and my eyes. I couldn’t
do anything because I had the pain all of the time. Everyone
here was incredibly nice. After Dr. Klemons’ treatment,
all my pains are gone and I thank him with all my heart
because I feel so wonderful.” - Maria S.
