There are a lot of similarities to what happened to this original poster and the type of pain she describes and what I have. I don't even concern myself with my dx anymore, although it is a facial neuralgia of some sort. It happened after a dental procedure. I had no pain prior to the procedure.

After three years, there is at least some improvement.

I am on five medications. Three in my compounded cream and two tablets by mouth.

It is by far the most horrible pain I've ever had. It might be minor improvement, but I am thrilled. And i seem to have more control of this pain of late. Knock on wood and throwing salt over my shoulders.

Karen Sue...please see a neurologist and if you are not satisfied, see a different doctor. I had to try lots of meds before I got relief. Meds and time have given me much more control of this monster. There is light at the end of the tunnel.