I suffer from trigeminal neuralgia (TN). I've had it for at least four years but it was only diagnosed correctly just over a year ago. Until then I had teeth pulled out, root canal fillings, antibiotics for sinus problems and a whole host of other similar "cures". Once diagnosed I found tegretol to be reasonably effective to start with. But it seems to be losing its effectiveness now and the attacks are coming with greater ferocity and instead of single spasms, I get rapidly repeating ones. When I am not having the attacks, I live in fear waiting for the next one. Now the slightest twinge creates a feeling of terror.

peace to you all

stewart-tn