Nik-Key,
You are absolutely right about the pain from AD. The worst part is knowing that it will be like that the rest of your life. I was never told that this may happen .
The left side of my face is numb and it is hard to get use to it. When I first came home from Mayo I woke up in the morning and had the feeling that the side of my face was gone. I screamed in disbelief and told my husband that I didn't think I could live like this. He held me and I screamed with tears rolling down my face. It was devastating to end up like this. I feel for you and hope very much you don't hurt anymore.
Little Angels will be looking over you. Truely a Believer,
Doodle bug7