Thank you easygoing, mylastnerve, and supermoo! I was dx'd with TN today and prescribed Neurontin generic. I go back in 4 weeks. Plan B is Carb(something) if Plan A doesn't work. Doctor also ordered an MRI with contrast. Not sure if I'm willing to put the money out for it though because I had a negative MRI without contrast in January.

Thank you, mylastnerve, for talking me down. After I read your post, I took a deep breath and made a conscious decision to look on the positive side--I found a great neuro, I have a prescription in hand, and right now the pain is very, very mild.

Easygoing, funny you should ask about RA. I do not have that, but I do have Lupus. It's a real disappointment to have so much going on, isn't it? I'm sorry that you have RA, and I hope it's under control. Do you know if autoimmune disorders are related to TN at all?

bluemom