Despair over the election and I couldn’t sleep. Then the pain hit my mouth. I thought it was some kind of tooth issue. But the Dentist couldn’t find anything this morning and is sending me to a specialist. The dentist thinks it may be something called Trigeminal Neuralgia.
The pain is the most I have ever experienced and hits for about a minute every three minutes. I am depressed over the election, worried about this diagnosis, worried about what my crappy work insurance will cover,and tired already of screaming out loud from the pain. 24 hours ago I saw none of this coming.
Thanks all. Off to see more specialists tomorrow. I find I handle severe pain poorly. It has abated somewhat this afternoon, with periodic intense reflashes.
Early last year I had similar pains, only they were in the side of my face. I was also diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia at first. You’re gonna need some serious painkillers.
Turned out to be shingles, but there’s apparently no way of diagnosing shingles before the skin rash shows up.
Yes, they talked to me about the possibility of shingles, but the doctor I talked to today did not think that is likely. I am waiting for an appointment with a neurologist. I feel like I am stepping into some medical maze and worry that after a few turns I will not be able to find my way out again.
I really feel your pain and I mean literally . I hope you can get the help you need.
I am sure I have TN too from an auto accident, I hit my head on my right side and it was right on my temple. Do you get sharp shooting pains right in your eyeball too ?
The pain so far is just in my mouth at the teeth. I am still waiting for the neurologist visit to be set, but the hurt has pretty much now gone into hiding since last week’s flare-up.
Hang in there, Biotop. It’s good that the pain is better. TN is different in different people, and right now, you don’t even know if that’s what it is.
I am a psychologist who works with people who have all sorts of chronic pain and here’s what I can promise you: People can be amazing. No one wants chronic pain, but some of us get it. Not everyone–because it’s really hard–manages to regain good quality of life, but some do. I hope if your pain does return and continue that you are one of those who do.