I had my doctor prescribe 800 mg Ibuprofen for daytime attacks and I have Hydrocodone for nights which I seldom use. I also keep at my desk one of the rice-filled or corn-filled heating pads that you put in the microwave.

Another precious find that I made was something called SalonPas. They are little pads about 2" by 3" that are used for muscle pain. They are fairly cheap and come in packages of 20. My daughter had them for her knees or something and I slapped one on my face in desperation one day and - lo and behold - they worked. I carry them and if it's a particularly bad attack I can use them at work in my office when I just have to have something before my pill kicks in. I found them at WalMart and they are made by Hisamitsu Pharmaceuticals.

My TN was brought on in February of this year when I got my first root canal. I thought I was going crazy until it was finally diagnosed....well as much as it can be diagnosed.