Hi, Elyse, I don't think I will be of much help because I am new to this whole TN thing. However, from my research, it seems you will find Neuralgia and Neuropathy are sometimes interchangeable when it comes to Trigeminal Neuralgia. Type 2 TN is sometimes called neuropathy more ofte. I don't know why that is. As for relief? Well, I am still searching. I just started Lyrica last night. No idea how I will do with that. Trying to find time to rest for a bit in the middle of the day does seem to help me, as do ice packs. I have heard some people say heat helps them more. I have not tried that yet. As a single mum, you probably don't get a lot of/or any time to rest, but if you can, try to. Some people find that strong smelling or spiced foods will trigger an episode. Others feel that a low fat diet gives relief....perhaps those are the MS patients, though. What about massage? I wondered if that would help?