I posted this in another ATN thread but wanted to add it here. I have been suffering for years and also endured the misdiagnoses of migraines, TMJ, and sinus problems - finally after a trip to the ER I went to a neuro who listened to what has been going on and diagnosed ATN. When I researched ATN I was shocked at how my symptoms fit - what a relief to know what was happening to me...........
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Hi - I was also diagnosed with Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia and was at the point of begging my neuro for just one day of relief from the pain.
He perscribed Lyrica and it is a godsend for me!! The side effects are annoying such as feeling loopy, weight gain and unable to concentrate - but the the relief from the ATN pain in my face is worth it! Not sure if this will help - but I've read that they are just beginning to use Lyrica for ATN, so maybe it's an option you haven't tried. I hope you too can find some relief.. it's truly a debilitating disease! Best to you, Barbara.