Can you share names of the dentists/location you know specially trained in facial pain? I've suffered 24/7 for over a year and no one seems to be able to help me. Thanks for your help. Sorry about your circumstance.

Trigermial neuralgia (SP?)

Hi Karri,<br />
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Thanks for your comments. You are the first to respond and your response gave me access to the thread with all the other comments. Really quite discouraging aren't they<br />
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Unfortunately, I don't have any good recommendations for you. My quest for relief from 24/7 pain which manifests with the burning around the exterior of the mouth, pressure, numbness, tingling and just overall discomfort includes:<br />
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Dentists, oral surgeons, biological/holistic dentist, MDs, neurologist, naturopathic doctor, acupuncture. I've taken pain meds, antibiotics, prescription dose ibuprofen. The only definitive help has been acupuncture. My acupuncturist told me at the onset that nerve regeneration is very difficult and I needed to be prepared to commit to the long haul: 12-18 months to achieve up to 50% improvement at best. I get treated 2x/week and am in my 11th month. I have had a reducing of the symptoms but probably not more than 20%.<br />
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As you know, the pain takes over our lives. I am a very active person but there are days when I can't get out of bed overcome by weakness and fatigue. It really is lousy.<br />
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I hope this might help in some way. My best to you and, again, thanks for reaching out.<br />
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Susan<br />
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Thanks for taking the time to contact me. Your testimony sounds quite a<br />
bit like my history while searching for some relief. I truly believe that<br />
it has to do with the cranial nerves, but thats just after trying to find<br />
the answer and going from one thing to another..The few things that I have<br />
that helps it, is 1. CLA conjugated linoleic acid ( at walmart) 2. stay<br />
away from ICE CREAM! 3. Chew gum or have something in your mouth that mask<br />
the BMS symptoms. One day they will find the cure, I truly believe that.<br />
I can't remember exactly what I said (in my post,) but I went to the Mayo<br />
Clinic back in the early 90's and they thought I was mentally ill and<br />
wanted me to get psychiatric treatment. So I totally felt isolated and<br />
alone, but my husband always believed in me and my doctor that sent me to<br />
Mayo believed.in me also. So don't give up. Phyllis Marshall<br />
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Hi my name is Patty,I am a 20 plus yr.sufferer.I have been to the best hospitals in Boston.I'm so sad for your suffering, believe me,the Dr's have done everything but nothing works.Medication is the only relief that helps to a point.
I received accunpuncture, three different ones..I went to healing priests,I also had blessed water from Lourdes..
After all these years,Dr's do not know the cause ,nor do they know how to treat.

I am on so much meds,my days are spent on couch or bed. There are no golden years for.me..
The depression is quite bad.
I currently am on Cymbalta,Clonazepam, and a small dose of Oxycodine.
This condition is debilitating, and having it in the mouth is just brutal.
I pray for all of those who suffer with this horrible condition. .Feel free to respond anytime..
You might want to see an infectious disease Dr.someone was carrying a herpes germ on her tounge for many years.She was treated with Valtrex for a month,and is now pain free..

To all who are associated with Mayo,i can tell you i am a 20 plus yr sufferer of bms,any questions ,please feel free.I have done it all,and took just about everything all of you have taken
I also have trigeminal neuralgia, and receive 25 nerve blocks a month.Mostly in head and neck,and temple area.It does not help my.bms.
I do suffer from depression,.My husbabd and i are retired and married for 47 yrs.although hes understanding,it also has caught up to him.He does get depressed from time to time.
This condition is debilating.
Somedays i just want to end it
But not for my family and grandchildren, and understanding husband,i would have..
I pray for all those who suffer with this horrible condition. .Please feel free to ask ,im a pro when it comes to this condition. .

Have suffered with burning mouth for 25 long painful years. Woul love to hear from someone who shares this horrible condition.
Thank you
Elaine Swanson

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Thanks
Colleen

Have found that wearing a bite plate during the day relieves the pain. Bought one from CVS.
Try it.

Elaine

Hello Shelby, I don't know if you are still on this site, but I would like to know if you are still having success with Zoloft? I have used A
LA, Vitamin B, and Edluar (Ambien) to sleep, along with Cymbalta. Neurontin upsets my digestive system so I cannot take it. I hope you are doing well.