Ok, now you have a hat to hang your peg on

Firstly I'd buy The Book Striking Back. It's a must read for "us". Secondly, find a good specialist. Third, don't panic, stress and all it's lated conditions make the pain worse, practise relaxation and deep breathing. One good one is five deep breathes, count up then count five more counting backwards. I solved a bad attack last night using this alone, it can be done. Still couldn't do anything else, but at least the pain had gone!!

There is a wealth of information on line, but do treat with some caution unless you can follow the provenance. Also, be aware that there is a preponderance of scary stories on line as those who have TN in all it's variables who get better and are controlled, don't tend to hang around the forums ( I know there is a Latin plural for that... Forii??) those that do are much appreciated. So the denizens of these forums tend to be like me and have the rarer complicated versions....please don't take us as the norm.

Big hugs, keep in touch here, let us know what the doctor does next.

Niki xxx