I live in the Pgh area and while my pain was a mystery, my best friend researched my symtoms and came up with TN. Then she told me a doctor had invented an operation to fix my problem. After that I started going to the ER at the hospital where he worked, 20 mile out of my way. Eventually, I saw Dr. Janetta and his asso. preformed my operation, Dr Casey. I was given my life back. It's been 7 and a half years, I never had another attack. There is hope!