I've decided not to go to the new neurologist.
I went to my old guy (who never seemed to tell me anything) and either the stars were in perfect alignment or he just had more time, but he really did give me some good advice.
He thought that the 700 mg of Tegretol I'm taking is what will eventually calm these sharp pain attacks down, and the fact is, something seems to be working because after my back operation in December of 2013 I have had little if any of the pain that used to be constant.
He thinks it a trigeminal neuralgia variant caused by the bicycle accident I had in 2008.
He thought that the Morton epsom salt (magnesium)TOPICAL ON MY NECK MADE SOME SENSE, AND THAT THE SLOW MAG i'M TAKING WAS GOOD AS WELL
sorry caps....he also has me taking Melatonin at night, just a hunch on his part.
At this point I can't see getting another doctor involved - although I do have time and some wiggle room since the appointment I made with this other neurologist is in May,,,,
We'll see, but right now things feel good - and I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed a post in my regard....thank all of you!