Well, I've had 3 visits now to the Chiropractor. So far so good. I am now able to tilt my head back all the way - something I have not been able to do in about 15 years since I first injured it. I have gone from having my sharp and telltale TN pains in the right side of my face every time I brush my teeth, to maybe one little pain when I brush at night. I am happy with this.

To be honest, I know visiting the chiropractor will not cure me (and my chiropractor was very up front and told me this - that at best he can help me to reduce my meds if anything), and the reason people have to keep returning is to keep the spine in alignment.If this is the reason for my pain, if the spine is not aligned, maybe that's where the problems is. I don't know. I am just so over the pain and am up for anything. I am very lucky as this chiropractor who specialises in upper cervical treatment comes to my area twice a week.

I'll keep everyone up to date of my progress.

I am very glad that you have had good results with seeing this Chiro.

Again,,I believe that as long as it won't do any more damage then by all means give it a try. I will say that when I was able to see my Chiro on a regular basis I felt better and my TN was more controlled...that being said it does not help everyone.

There are so many root causes of TN that it would be impossible for one thing to help control it. But anything that can help is a good thing.

Again,,I'm very glad that you are getting some relief,, even if it's just because you had an underlying injury that is now being addressed,,whatever the reason,, any relief from this disorder is a blessing..I am glad for your blessing...

Good Luck and keep us posted as to how this process works for you......Beth

Hi. Just a quick update. I'm still seeing the chiropractor once a week. I am getting maybe a couple of stabbing pains a week, if that. I have managed to reduce my medication, dropping the Lamictal altogether, still taking 600mg Tegretol a day. I will start to reduce that soon also, slowly to see if the pain comes back. Soon I will reduce my visits to fortnightly.

I am staying positive. I am trying to reduce my stress. So far so good!

I will still keep you posted.