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01-17-2015, 06:34 PM | #1 | |||
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01-18-2015, 04:31 AM | #2 | ||
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Since I am new this, having been diagnosed only a month ago. I would also like to know what is Classic TN is. Thank you English Dave. I wonder myself if the body gets use to the schedule and sometimes it is best to change it a bit to see if there is a difference, Your knowledge is much appreciated, as is just jane.
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01-19-2015, 09:58 PM | #3 | ||
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Classic TN as advertised by the TNA
Classic Trigeminal Neuralgia, type 1, (TN1): (also known as tic douloureux) facial pain of spontaneous onset with greater than 50% limited to the duration of an episode of pain (temporary pain). TN is often caused by loss of or damage to the nerve’s protective coating, (myelin). The most widely accepted view is that myelin damage results from irritation of the nerve, usually a blood vessel that causes the nerve to be compressed. |
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01-20-2015, 04:25 AM | #4 | ||
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01-20-2015, 08:59 AM | #5 | |||
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Over hear everything is lumped under one umbrella heading - Neuropathic Facial Pain (Perhaps this would be a better Forum title?) - which includes pain from TN, Diabetic Neuropathy, MS, etc… But what's in a name - or cause - on this Forum when the excruciating pain is the same and you are looking for support from fellow sufferers? I, myself, have a knot of arteries wrapped around my left trigeminal nerve before the branching, causing constant parasthesia (painful pins and needles) on the left side of my head and face - especially forehead and nose - (Neuropathic Facial Pain). Classic TN attacks happen when the arterial knot tightens, or moves - cold weather, stress, touch and especially my GTN heart spray which dilates blood vessels. Then the pain is ramped up to a burning electrocution. Like everything else, I get it in Spades. As an aside, the TNA statement that TN is probably the most painful of human conditions is a wild one. Having the misfortune to suffer Cluster Headaches aka Suicide Headaches - which last for up to 2 hours and make me want to smash my head against a wall, or reach into my skull and rip my brain out - as well I can categorically state TN is second place. (Ladies, please don't mention childbirth) Dave Last edited by EnglishDave; 01-20-2015 at 10:23 AM. Reason: Adding Cluster Headache para. |
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01-20-2015, 11:47 AM | #6 | ||
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01-20-2015, 02:20 PM | #7 | |||
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Try to stay strong, it may be a long-term/life-long condition for most of us, but with the right meds your body and mind can learn to better tolerate the pain. Believe me, Neuropathic Facial Pain - whatever the cause - is a debilitating condition which can ease, then come back with a vengeance (except for rare cases like mine where the condition is Chronic, as are my Cluster Headaches - I must have been Ghengis Khan or Attilla the Hun in a past life). You have to be mentally prepared for this, I'm afraid. I hope your flare-ups are soon under control and this episode becomes a nasty memory, just make sure you do not slip into the trap of Depression which is so hard to climb out of. There is support of all kinds across the Forums, not just here. Why not pop over to The Lighter Side and see if my Celebratory joke can put a gentle smile on your face. Dave. |
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01-20-2015, 04:20 PM | #8 | ||
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