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Sat 26 Jan, 2008 05:00 pm
Does anyone here have experience of severe trigeminal neuralgia?
On only a few occasions have I been slightly involved in the treatment from the technology point. I worked in Neuroradiology for 8 years at a university hospital. It's been a while though and I'm sure treatments have changed.
SOmetimes it's hard to distinguish this from a severe toothache.
Also consider temporomandibular joint problems.
Thanks to both of you. The severe trigeminal is a definite diagnosis and temporal arteritis is now also being investigated so your suggestion was very relevant, Miller, thx. No jaw problems though but have some other symptoms.
Are you seeing a neurologist or a neurosurgeon for this?
http://www.fpa-support.org/
Also found this web-site.
Yes, have been seeing a neurologist and urgent appt now booked for a different neurologist. But none of the pain compares with what one's family can do to hurt. Thx.
Hugging you gently Whiteviolet - (((((((((((xox))))))))))
Hope someone can let you know how this painful condition can be eased and give you information on how best to deal with your pain.
Thinking about you - Izzie x
Thx Izzie, you are very sweet and kind. I'll contact you again soon, just in such misery at the moment, with illness and family problems. x
Thinking about you and wishing you comfort
Izzie
Thx, Izzie - am in a good spell at the moment and had good news today which has lifted my spirits! Take care yourself.
Glad things have improved a little - you take care too
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