TN

Why do most of the suffers of TN say it is a quick sharp pain.  Mine started out that way, but quit for 6 weeks.(without meds).

After the 6 weeks it came back so bad that it felt like a branding iron on the side of my face and forehead.
This pain would last for at least 1/2 hour, I finaly found that sucking on an ice cube would calm it down.
Also, a lot of the pain would come about 4:00 AM I thought TN didnt usually hit at night.

Do I have true TN or could it be something else.
Thanks.
Evie79


This discussion is related to Could I have Trieminal Neuralgia?.

[Evie79]

I know that my problem sounds like TN, I thought maybe someone had a similar problem that turned out to be dental or TMJ, since mine doesn't seem exactly like TN.   OH well, I was just hoping for any help I could get.  The pain does start in the jaw area.
Thanks, Evie79.

[shortcircuited]

It may not be the textbook typical TN (cold usually hurts,) although typical TN does come and go like you describe.  It can bother you at night if you rub against a trigger spot.  Sometimes the sharp pains are followed by a lesser ache that can last a while.

You could have some atypical or other form of TN.  

A dentist should be able to rule out TMJ.

Best of luck.