I was diagonsed a few weeks ago & was put on Phenytoin aka Dilantin. A few days ago I broke out in a full body rash swollen lymph nodes & fever. I went to ER & got steroids & was told I cannot take these meds because I was one of the rare people to get hypersensitivity from it. Lucky me. Now my TN is back . Any advice?

Inquire about trying baclofen. Baclofen is a muscle relaxer which works for some of us. Klonopin is another med with anticonvulsant properties but isn't one. I'm not a doctor but I have experience using these meds. I also use ultram as it helps with the atypical pain I have but I don't find that it helps the classic lightening bolts any. But then it may and I just don't realize the difference because I can't go off of the med. Each time I've tried to, the atypical pain increased causing me to continue to stay a my given dose. I hope you find something that works for you. Post back and let us know how your doing.

here is a link of medications used for T.N. some are not anticonvulsant like the one EE mentioned look at the list but
Please check with your doctor as they arethe best one to ask this question ... the link
http://www.drugs.com/condition/trige...neuralgia.html
PEACE
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