Well I tried the doc's office and talked to a nurse. She didn't have any ideas but will talk with the doc on duty. I'm really not expecting a short term solution. I already know Ibuprofen and opiates don't touch it. The Lorazapram keeps me a bit calmer but doesn't cut the pain.
Picture the worse toothache you have ever had and then imagine that in all the teeth on one side of your mouth. Sometimes it aches. Sometimes it is all in full stabbing pain. Best way I can explain it.
Sorry for the whining. My ability to deal is almost nil.
Of course your ability to deal is nil. It isn't like something that can be ignored. For tooth pain I found rum helpful. Not sure if that is appropriate!
Have you tried some Orajel? It's not going to make it feel totally better, but it sometimes helps dull the pain a little.
I have tried orajel with very minimal relief. It isn't really the teeth or gums that are in pain. It just feels like it is, which is whacky logic. K-Bug is coming over. Not sure what we are going to do but getting out will be good.
Suzi, that is awful When will you next see someone medical who can try and do something?
The on duty doc called in Vicodin, which nice, but I know it doesn't help. K-Bug and G picked me up and we are on the way the way to a street fair if the weather holds at least. G is an ex boyfriend who is now a ? friend. Anyone keeping a score card, this is the son of a long time family friend. They broke up a couple of years ago but got back in touch recently. So...yeah. Will be an interesting evening.
Suzi -I hope you get some relief soon.
Thanks again. The weather went nuts and the street fair is shut down. Off to the movies.
Ayiyi, Suzi! Yeah, I'm not surprised that the Orajel doesn't help, because it's actually a nerve inside the face that's freaking out like a mammal, not something physically present in the mouth.
I wish I remember what my Mom got prescribed for her TN, which was, IIRC a very small dose of an anti-seizure med. It made her feel fuzzy, but when she was having an attack, it worked quickly and effectively.
My best suggestion is to get a consult with a doctor who routinely treats TN as they'll be up on the latest & most effective.
