No steroids thank goodness. I don't do well on those. I've been taking Advil instead, but only when really necessary.

My pain started after a root canal. I had zapping pains in my lower teeth and horrific jaw pain. Nobody could figure out what was wrong. I saw my dentist who did a repeat root canal, an endodontist who said the root canal went great, and two general physicians. The second doctor finally gave the TN diagnosis.

I had never heard of it before either. As a nurse myself I finally started researching it.

I had the pains for 14 months before surgery....ugh!! That whole time I was on Norco for pain. Luckily I'm off of it with zero problems. I was scared about withdrawal symptoms.

I'm feeling pretty good 6 weeks post op. This site has helped tremendously as well

I'll keep posting as my progress (hopefully) continues to go well!!