I had mild TN back before I knew it was a symptom of anything. I thought I was having the worst toothache ever, but the dentist couldn't find anything and suggested it could be something medical. I remember thinking if that was "mild", I wouldn't survive the regular kind. You're in my prayers.

Thanks.

This Tegretol is a miracle drug. Anyone tries to come between me and it will be surprised at what I can still do!!

Chewing and talking still cause the zaps to occur so I'm very quietly fasting.

Heck of a way to lose weight but if I do then at least something positive will come from this.

I've only had it a couple of times and both times were mild compared to what you and others have experienced. I still get shooting nerve pain from time to time, but, again, nothing compared to what you are experiencing. What you describe though is exactly what I get when I have the hug. So, instead of the face, it's my rib cage as well as the muscle spasms in my ribs.

I am glad that you called the on-call doctor and got something to help with the pain. I am also glad that what she prescribed is working well for you. It's funny how seizure meds can work for nerve pain. I hope you start feeling better soon.

I tried to reply last night bot every time I tried to click reply it just wanted to copy it, grr.

I'm glad you got the meds and they're helping! TN is no joke, so happy for some relief, but if it's not enough they can up your dose to get you all the way out of pain.

I don't know about you, but for me pureed foods were okay when I hurt so bad, because I didn't have to chew.

Hopefully you can get even more relief very soon.