Hi, easygoing. Thank you for your response. My neuro's first choice for treatment was Carbatrol. He prefers the brand name rather than the generic. I wanted a generic drug as the cost to me is $53 less. So, his second choice was the generic of Neurontin, which is actually what I am taking. He was willing to do that because my pain is mild and he felt the side effects would be less. If the pain continues, I will have to switch to Carbatrol.

As for the dental work, using a narcotic did cross my mind, but from what I've read they do not ease TN pain. Are you saying that you have experienced otherwise?

I am so sorry for all of those dental problems you've had to deal with. Dental work is stressful enough without the added anxiety of TN troubles. I was lucky that my TN pain is clearly is my check, so I never sought unnecessary treatments.

I hope your pain settles soon. Sending gentle cyber hugs your way.

bluemon