For me, my TMJ was aching and more of a dull pain (been a while). My TN is sharp, shocking pain.

Hope you get some relief.

Gentle Hugs ,
Ellie

Thank you for replies.I did look at the stickies,and still have a hard time figuring it out.There are overlappping characteristics from both disorders. I have alot of cranial pain too. I have sharp pain on the left side and dull pain on the right. There is jaw clicking with me. I did however have pain with opening my mouth fully. I got sharp pains today when I was walking through mall. It felt like an electric drill.

I still don'tknow? The GP says it's TMJ.he said TN is only one sided,and does not affect head.

okay I would have to down right angerly dissagree with your g.p.
I know of people who have it on both side that will laugh at that g.p. for their ignorance then cry cus so many doc are un -informed or mis -informed.
when you have these eletrical drill pain feeling do you notice anything that triggers it? like air conditoner /fan moving air on face touching face. drinking...
I had to go to neuro well more then one shoot I had to go to shands in florida to get rx with what I have ...my dang dentist/ my g.p. really dont know what t.n. is and have had to learn about it from me and my other docs.
but honestly you know what aussie I hope it is t.m.j. because I would for sure never want anyone to have ANY TYPE OF T.N.! are you just seeing a g.p. about this? maybe they could refer you to a neuro or oral doc??? and be really carefull , people think it is their teeth and end up having tooth work done tryin to rid the pain . that is horrible but happens more then you want to think about!
I have you in my thoughts , I hope the right answers come quickly and the ugly pain is controlled. Has your g.p. rx a mouth gaurd for you to wear at night or anything for t.m.j.??? has that helped????
well busy friday today. lots of warm wishes to you. keep learning all you can that is the best thing you can do .. be informed!!!!
PEACE Aussie!
BMW p.s check out the link I p.m to you. the more info you get the better you are!

It hurts 24/7 and now and again it strikes out with the electric drill feeling down my cheek following the line of me bottom teeth. My jaw is a bit stiff right now,and was making a popping sounds just now.

I am gong to where the other sight is thank you.I just don't understand the day that it came on,it came on so suddnely,and I have th worst headaches with it to. Alot of cranial stuff.

Thanks for help.