NeuroTalk Support Groups - Trigeminal Neuralgia

NeuroTalk Support Groups (https://www.neurotalk.org/)

- Multiple Sclerosis (https://www.neurotalk.org/multiple-sclerosis/)

- - Trigeminal Neuralgia (https://www.neurotalk.org/multiple-sclerosis/160265-trigeminal-neuralgia.html)

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmplaura (Post 822956)

For the head I take Cesamet (Nabilone). I had to go through a pain
doctor here to have it prescribed. It's a government controlled medication (Canada).

Seems to be the medication that's provided me the most relief. Seeing a pain specialist was one of the best 'decisions' I've made in managing my MS and symptoms (including the T.N.).

Sorry to hear about your pain. I have had ATN for 11 years. I had Microvascular decompression surgery with Dr. Peter Janetta several years ago. It only worked for about 8 months.
Can you tell me if Cesamet is the same or better that Vicoden. I am taking that for the pain, but seems not to be working very good anymore.
Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by teetat1 (Post 823054)

It's a completely different medication. I've never had Vicoden. Cesamet is a cannabinoid that's been synthetically made in the lab, however it chemically resembles THC that's found in marijuana. It's a medication that's been on the market for some time now, though generally used for applications such as the side effects of cancer treatments, or to increase appetite in HIV/AIDS patients.

It's also extremely effective for helping to ease the pain of certain types of pain, including nerve pain. That's where the pain specialist came in for me. My neurologist recommended we try a cannabinoid, and I had to go through referral to the pain doc for the prescription. I'm not sure how it works for these medications in other locations.