I have TN in the right side of my face. I get zaps and it feels like someone stuck my eye in an electrical socket. It comes out of nowhere and hurts like the dickens.

I have to eat and chew on the left side. I cannot even brush my teeth on the right side of my mouth. I can rub a piece of gauze with toothpaste on it over my teeth and that doesn't bother me. Using a toothbrush on that side sens me into orbit!

I take Tegretal and it helps a little. Zaps still happen especially if I move my mouth a certain way or even touch the side of my nose. It's very exhausting.

To everyone here dealing with this strange affliction I hope you all find some relief with whatever you're taking.