shocks in the face

[shashie]

I have really bad shocks on my right side of my face.This shocks come and go on a daily basis depending what i do.I stopped eating solid food due to triegering these shocks by having so much movement. Simple things like brushing my teeth,smiling,sneezing,chewing and sometimes talking will trieger these shocks.I dont have health insurance at this time and dont know what to do this pains is getting worse!

[nancy99n]

Your symptoms sound like Trigeminal Neuralgia.  There are anti-seizure medications that are given for TN that will stop the pain and the shocks.  The drug companies all have programs that will help you with the cost of medications, but you will need to see a doctor to get the prescription.  Your best bet is a neurologist who is experienced with TN or a Facial Pain Specialist.

Health insurance -- have you contacted your local social services agency -- usually a county or state office?  You may qualify for medicaid or they may be able to steer you to another government program for health insurance.

I found that a warm compress helped temporarily and Oragel rubbed on your gums/teeth, may help with the pain long enough so that you can eat soft foods or protein shakes.

Hope some of this info helps!
Nancy

[KORY68]

TMJ ?
No health insurance ... that is sad. Everyone should have health care.
I hope u get help soon.