Sharp electric pain in right top side teeth and gum?
I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia and just had a mri with and without contrast, it didn't show a compression I'm at a loss and the pain is unbearable! Last night from 3pm to 11pm I had almost constant shocks. Anyone have helpful tip? Did oxcarbazepine take away your shocks? Any information helps at this point
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Sarah, my TN attacks stayed one month after dentist crowned 2 upper rt molars.
Sometimes the needle can damage the TN.
Good luck.
Spelling error, stayed should be STARTED. Sorry
So with it being more severe it probably won't heal on it's own? The thing that doesn't make sense is my mri came back clear no compression. I did ask for a referral to a neurosurgeon so maybe he could look at it. I'm at a loss.
I didn't like carbamazepine either. I have started oxcarbazepine and I feel hardly any side effects from it. The shocks have stopped 150mg twice a day but I just started. I'm so sorry you have to go thru this! I didn't have dental work it just came out of bad hygiene for my teeth. I know I was clenching and grinding at night. Now I brush and rinse after anything I eat. I'm hoping I can turn back time lol.
Thanks Sarah
Cabamazepine stoped my TN attacks. A few weeks later I switched to cayenne pepper. Works just as well. No side effects.
How do you use the cayenne pepper? Is it a supplement? How often do you take it? I would lo e to get off oxcarbazapine.
I started sprinkling cayenne pepper on all food and all drinks . Then I started taking 1/2 teaspoon in a large glass of water. Kept sprinkling food and drinks. Has a 1/2 life of only 30 mins.
Read a few days ago that turmeric works on nerve pain also. It's 1/2 life is 6 hours. Have switched. Am seeing neurologist 18 th mar. Hoping to get a MRI.
That's funny you say that because when this started I bought ginger root and turmeric powder boil it in some water and drink at least one cup a day. I've also found teabags with ginger, turmeric, and morigna in it. I'll try anything to heal. I'm sending all the good hopes your way!!
Have changed to turmeric juice as it had 1/2 life 7 hrs compared to 30 min for cayenne pepper. Good luck, James