Hello, yes I have the same problem on the left side. I have blood vessels compressed on the nerve. My mouth hurts alot my gums swell, I have a bridge on the upper left side, at times I just want to rip it out! Chewing is impossible on that side, my jaw hurts to the point I can't talk, smile and chew. I had MVD surgery in 05 that didn't work, I take Tegritol up to 600mgs. aday and vicodin, when the pain starts it can last up to 3 weeks. I do the best I can mostly sleep because of the increase medication, I don't always take that high dose of tegritol, I usually take 200 to 300 mgs, when I go higher and in that much pain I just want to sleep. If you have any other questions maybe I might be able to help.