Anyone suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia?

June 16, 2017 3:35am CST
Hi Everyone! TN is considered only the second most painful condition, only next to pains related to cancer. If anyone is suffering can you give ideas on dealing with it? The worst part is - it makes one a recluse, really scared and wary of socializing and being hit with TN episode at a worst time! Regards
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139962)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
I think it is best to consult a neurologist about it or Physiotherapist.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471468)
• Switzerland
16 Jun 17
A physiotherapist can do nothing, only a neurologist can help, I had a friend with this problem.
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Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
Neurologist yes ...
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Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
@LadyDuck Hope your friend is doing good now ...
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471468)
• Switzerland
16 Jun 17
I know how painful it is, I had a friend with this problem. He suffered for years and finally decided to have surgery. After surgery he had no more pain. Life has changed for him after surgery.
Anna
@LadyDuck (471468)
• Switzerland
16 Jun 17
@Sherinl Do you plan to have surgery? The sooner is done the better it is.
Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
Yes, after a while doctors will suggest surgery ... they did for me too ...
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Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
@LadyDuck Nope ... would not go under the knife ... it is important to understand that even after surgery TN can return!!! It will be more painful if it does and surgery will have to be done again ... not ideal in my opinion ... besides, by God's grace I have good results with Aromatherapy & Acupuncture ...
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50273)
• United States
16 Jun 17
It sounds really awful.
Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (50273)
• United States
16 Jun 17
@Sherinl that's good to know.
Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
Hmm ... yes ... but with support and knowing how to cope ... it is manageable ....
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Cruz
@Tierkreisze (1609)
• Philippines
16 Jun 17
Welcome to myLot! Can you please tell me more about this TN? What part of the body does this hit?
Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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16 Jun 17
Thanks a lot :) Facial Pain ... affects one side of the face ... rarely both ... it is due to pressure / strain on the Trigeminal Nerve ... - More on this ....
Trigeminal neuralgia - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.org
Trigeminal neuralgia — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of this painful nerve condition.
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Cruz
@Tierkreisze (1609)
• Philippines
17 Jun 17
@Sherinl Oh okay. Well fortunately, this can be treated by a doctor.
Sherin Lloyd
@Sherinl (78)
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17 Jun 17
@Tierkreisze Yup ... it can be managed effectively :) Just the emotional it takes sometimes ... is difficult ... but with support from loved ones, nothing is impossible ... After all, no man's an island.