Hi Maralyn,
I am new to the site as well. i hope you find comfort here as i have. i've been struggling with Trigeminal Neuralgia for a while now, but was just diagnosed several months ago. As someone who suffers from TN daily, I really don't think you would forget to bring it up to the doctor...this pain has interfered with every aspect of my life, and has lowered the quality of my life. Maybe when you cry, pressure is put on the nerve and causes it to fire. I really don't know, but I'm happy for you that it is only painful when you cry! i wouldn't wish this on my worst enemy!

Take care,
CW