Jean, thank you so much for your kind and informative post. My primary has told me he will recommend a neurologist if the meds he prescribe do not work. I understood if they did work he would handle my case himself. However after today I'm not sure he can.

This morning I had the worse pain I've ever had involving the entire left side of my face. I can't understand why it changed all of a sudden. Each time I've smiled, coughed, talked, grimaced, yawned or involved my left cheek in any way, I've had excruciating pain. My meds have not helped and I'm dreading the night. Is this normal for the pain to suddenly change from bad to worse AND increase in area.

I've made note of the book and plan to order. Thank you again.......Marilyn