I've just joined the group today. I am a long-time "migraineur" though recently have had facial and occipital neuralgia added to the list of details. I'm looking for persons who have identified cold air, drafts or air conditioning as triggers for their neuralgia--regardless of where it develops (head, neck, sinuses/face, etc.), and what they've done to address the pain. I also have something going on where I'll develop a splitting headache in the middle of the night and it's due to my neck moving into a certain position during my sleep that apparently pinches a nerve somewhere.

Over 6 years, I've been to almost a dozen specialists, tried out over 40 prescriptions, had sinus surgery, gone to physical therapy, accupunture, chiropractors, massage, yoga, etc. Since the beginning of the year, I've had 2 nerve blocks administered up my nose to deaden the nerve in the anterior ethmoid sinus, and one occipital nerve block. They all relieved the pain but it's temporary and the next step seems to be surgery: "nerve decompressions".

Anyone else out there with similar stories??

Hi Mimi and Welcome to NeuroTalk. I feel so awful for anyone who suffers from migraine type headaches. My own dau is one of those people. She is taking Topamax now and that has decreased them immensely.

I hate headaches and I just want to say that I hope you can get some relief from that awful pain. However, I am glad you found us and hope you make yourself at home here...

Hi Mimi and welcome to Neurotalk. We have a headache forum and quite a few migraine sufferers - I am among them.

Here is the link to the forum. I hope to see you there asking questions or just posting. I am one of the moderators of that forum. Please come on over and introduce yourself!

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum32.html

Hi, just wanted to welcome you to Neurotalks.

We have lots of friendly folks here. You are where you need to be. Others will climb on board and direct you to the correct forum, where you will get lots of good info.

Take care.

hello Mimi , nice that you found us here. you may want to check out the t.n. forum. the link is...
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum26.html
we also have a p.n. forum but I dont have the link you can scroll down the index. this place is great look around and get comfy.
I have a type of T.N. and my triggers are moving air brezzes wind even breathing threw my mouth and the breath over my bottom lip! also chewing food brushing teeth... and temps of thing like drinks and food and also dislike sliver wear and love plastic spoons. okay how do i deal with the air thing... face cover like a bandana or in cold I use like a fleece neck wrap thing pulled up over my face with just eyes showing. so yup I look like a bank robber a lot of time. also keep window in home and car up ...if you want to talk more I post in the t.n. room and you can message me anytime.
Peace
BMW p.s. I get head aches too and sleep best in "happy chair" so I am not laying all the way back pillows on each side...

Hello, just wanted to welcome you to
Neuro Talk, and browse around, and
make yourself a home here!

Mimi,

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

Hi, Mimi! Welcome to NeuroTalk!

Hi Mimi and


Please feel free to roam around and join in anywhere....

Hope to see you around the boards!!!

Abbie

Hello and welcome to Neurotalk - you will find many great people here!!

If you need anything just ask - I will try and help you if I can.

Thanks and i'm looking forward to seeing you around the forum soon!

Alison