I was recently diagnosed with a spontaneous intracranial cartoid dissection. I have a clot behind the dissection that makes it touch and go for an infarction. I see a neurologist, cardiologist, and a pain management specialist. This condition is very painful, with an extreme constant headache behind the eye and running over the top of the head to the back of the neck. I have been plagued with migraines for most of my life, but this headache is different in that it is very localized. This type of headache is just as painful as a migraine, but this headache won't go away. Unfortunately, I have found no relief from any type of drug therapy. The only drugs that dull the headache make me concerned about addiction, so therefore I hesitate to take them (demerol, percocet, fioricet, neurontin, etc.). My vision has been damaged, I am unable to taste, swallowing is difficult, I get this funny beat in my ears, my fingers tingle, my hair is falling out, my memory has been compromised, and focusing/concentrating is almost impossible. I am a 40yr old woman with a husband and two kids who feels so diabled.

I have two questions.
1. Will my senses return to normal after this has healed?

2. Is there anything that will take away the pain? I am open to any ideas.

Thanks for your help