Hi Dllfo,

Yes, I also have the ATN diagnosis. Severe pain in the right ear and surrounding area only (so far). I sometimes go for 3 months without an episode, then may have one 3 days in a row lasting 4-8 hours at a time. Carbatrol (extended release tegretol) works better for me than the regular tegretol. I only take the meds when I am experiencing an episode. My heat bag placed on my ear works better than the meds.

If you have time to go back and read some of my posts, you may find some more similarities.

Good Luck,
Rhonda