My name is Maria, I am 31, and I have had face pain sence April 2008. Rite at this moment, no pain, and I'm good to go. For about six weeks it was really rough. I went to the dentist, ears nose and throat dr., and the neurologist. I have just started the research for solutions to TN. I kinda wish I could get a script. for Novacain and just give myself a shot in the face when needed. I wander if that would be possible? My doctor says this could have started becuase of my diabetes; however I believe Doctors can get tunnel vision and I have done so much research on diabetes and have never heard of this. On the bright side I'm glad the pain isn't coming from a deadly disease and I believe it's something I can live with, without making drastic changes in my life. My Sympothy and Understanding goes out to you, who may be suffering now.