Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself and check for recommendations.

After almost 2 weeks of what I thought was possible root canal pain, my dentist cleared me with a suggestion of possible sinus problems. When Sudafed did not help and the pain I got worse, I finally saw my GP yesterday. He diagnosed me with TN and started me on 200mg Carbamazepine.

Over the last 3 days the pain has gotten so unbearable I cannot chew, talk, bend forward, or even brush my teeth without igniting severe pain. I know it will take time to build up the medication, and it may be ineffective even then, but has anyone found any at home remedies that have helped ease the pain? Ice packs were working but now touching them to my face is not really an option.

I have suffered with migraines since I was about 5 (I am 30 now) so I'm curious if this is related as neurologists then never found any real cause. I am just a bit baffled as to this diagnosis out of the blue.

Thanks in advance!