I am impressed with information I have seen on this forum. I have had trigeminal neuralgia since 2002 but my latest flare up has now lasted one year of constant type 2 burning pain on the left side of my face from center part of my hair to my chin including half my tongue, nose, teeth and eye. I have used tegretol and it wore off after a few months. Now I am on 600 mg of lyrica and that too is starting to wear off. I have had a MRI and will find out about it this Thursday from a neurologist at Mt. Sinai Hospital. I am very sensitive to cold and am dreading fall and winter. Last winter was a nightmare with avoiding the cold air outside, cold air in grocery stores fridgerated areas and breezes from just walking down a hall. I have 3 idential fleece hats that tie under my chin, just leaving my eyes and nose exposed. Sometimes I have to sleep with this hat on due to cold air hitting my face. I can eat most of the time without pain, lucky me, but can't hug, talk on the phone on my left side etc.. I have long hair and when it touches my face I get pain, if I put it back, I get pain. Sometimes, just blinking my eye or moving it causes pain. Glad to hear I am not alone and have access to great information.
Gratefully yours,
Chamfab (Trish was taken)

Hello and Welcome,

Nice to meet you.
Our TN forum-
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forumdisplay.php?f=26

Hi Chemfab, welcome to NT!

I see Jo has already given you the link you need, so I'll just say I hope you find NT to be as kind and helpful a place as I do.

Hi Chemfab and Welcome to NT. I hope you can get some help w/your pain... It sounds like you've really been suffering. I too, hate the cold and dread Winter... The cold just rips me up.

Take care and I'm glad you found us. Welcome again!

Hi Chemfab. Welcome to NeuroTalk. This is a very supportive and caring community. I'm so sorry for your problems but so glad you found this place.

Chamfab,

Hello and welcome to NeuroTalk. Great to see you have come to be with us. You will find a great number of caring, supporting members here willing to help each other as they can. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around.

Darlene