Age is not a factor. It is common believe that this is an affliction that commonly affects older ladies. I had my first attack of Type 2 TN when I was 29. I have been dealing with this for awhile-I am now 37-and have done tons of reading. I often see people in their 20's with symptoms.

It is rarely hereditary. I think I have only come across two other people that have a relative with it. I am the forth person in my family to have TN, or to have symptoms of it anyways. All on my maternal side. There is actually a study being done at the University of Toronto on Heredity and TN. I am participating in that study.

Type 1 TN is described as lightening bolt shocks that come on as fast as they go. It may be many of them in a row but they do leave.

Type 2 is described as a constant, throbbing, deep and borring pain.

If have Type 2 but I also have symptoms of Type 1. Everyone's experience with TN is very different. It can affect different areas of your face and your pain patterns may be different than the next person's.

Feel free to ask anything and I hope that this helps you