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Originally Posted by scoopy
I was just recently dx'd with this. It is a form of TN. The pain is in the teeth and is pretty much constant. It is a dull aching pain ranging in severity. I'v found that most dentist are pretty much clueless about AO. From what I have learned, it seems the only treatment for this is older anti-deps such as Amitriptyline. Right now, I am trying the cayenne pepper route(zostrix). I hear it is common but rarely dx'd right.
No sharp shooting pains just almost constant dull aching pain around the teeth and gums. No trigger points either. I think I'm losing my mind at times.
Has someone out there dealt with this and if so, what was your course of action.
Also, x-rays show nothing is wrong after many dental procedures.
Thx guys  |
Hi Scoopy,
One doctor's "Atypical Odontolgia" may be another doctor's "Atypical TN" - you know the story about the 5 blind men and the elephant, right? I agree with BMW - get to a neurologist if you can, and see what they have to say. I am so sorry that you are hurting - it must be very difficult. Has anyone prescribed anti-seizure meds yet? Sometimes they can help, alongside the antidepressants and the opiates.
Best of luck, and please keep us posted on your journey - you are more than welcome here on this forum - if there is anyone who can understand what you are feeling, it's one of us.
hugs
Lily