Hi Rum, been reading your comments. I spent 3 wks. in Mayo in Rochester Minn.I
I have run the entire spectrum of T.N. From the very first lightening strike pain to the very last option anyone could endure, the complete severing of the trigeminal nerve. This happened 10 years after I was diagnosed. During that 10 yr. period my pain was totally controlled on 100mg. of Dylantin and 30 mg.of
Elavil. I thought this was how it would be for my lifetime. The darkest days of my life were yet to come. Everyone is different and this is the worst it can be.
Gather all the research you can, ask questions and have a good neurologist in your corner. My 2 surgeries at mayo were done by Dr. Pollack. Keep me posted
and I really know what you are going through. I'm really sorry and if you want to write back, I'll be here.
Truely, Dbug7