hi, i have been diagnosed for one year now, and even with the medications they have me on i am still having problems. They have me on trileptal, and elavil and...
Joni, I have TMJ, fibromyalgia and TN. Yes, they are all different things but can be associated. My fibromyalgia was caused because of an overdose of the ...
my case is a little different though, had tmj from wearing braces/left with a bad bite when I was a teenager. then was in 3 car wrecks within a few years and...
Joni, I hope you have a good Neurologist, you must be going to one (noting the medications you are on). Also, if you have insurance or can afford one, a good...
I keep reading that a lot of you have fibromyalgia and tmj also. I know I have posted here many times about AO Chiropractic, but I just want to put in...
Dear Larry, I was doing some research for a friend when I came across this website ad thought it might be helpful. I hope it answers some of your questions. ...
Do you have a local or national TN group that could help with this? The TNA UK group has an optional contact list that you can go on, and also has a telephone...
MRI's are used to check if there is anything pressing on the trigeminal nerve - sometimes it's blood vessels which they can pad with teflon (or whatever they...
In a message dated 4/3/2004 8:51:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, tina.r@... writes: Carol - I was reading an article about my neurosurgeon the other day, he...
Hi Joni - I was diagnosed last May with TN. Went through the usual nightmare on the way to a diagnosis (they thought it was a blocked salivary gland, bad...
I needed to blow my own hornl hope you don't mind. Just wanted to let you know the both the ACPA (american chronic pain association) and the APF (american pain...
I have a question for all of you out there, I have been suffering pretty bad latley and am wondering if any one if the rest of you are doing OK, Just wondering...
the weather tends to be a problem for many of us. the changes, the cold, the humidity. I wish I could tell you something that helps other than upping the...
Susan, I am taking Neurontin an even though I don't have constant abdominal pain I do have bloating and pain at night if I eat certain foods (like salad) or...
In a message dated 4/5/2004 1:49:17 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Striddle2@... writes: Carol, Congratulations on a great review!!!! I agree completely. I...
hi everyone, I have had tmj for along time, but just recently found out when going to get a crown done for a root canal i had last year (but didnt need) that...
In a message dated 4/6/2004 12:16:18 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ScarecrowsAmanda@... writes: checked with my insurance and of course they dont pay because...
Hi all. I have not been to the group site for a few weeks. The Famvir (anti- viral) was only partially controlling some serious outbreaks in my mouth, and as...
I want to post a question for anyone out there who has been on a plane with the TN? Does the plane and the pressure make the pain worse? I am going on a trip...
In a message dated 4/13/2004 10:16:55 PM Eastern Standard Time, lisae0608@... writes: I want to post a question for anyone out there who has been on a...
Lisa, I fly a lot and I have only had one severe attack while on a plane. I think I figured out what the problem was. I was sitting on an isle seat and I now...
I fly twice a year, every year and I have never gained pain on the plane. I've gotten on the plane in the middle of an episode, but the plane ride did not...
My doctor said I have this TM he thinks that is what I have I am on day 17 with a headace I got my cat scan day befor yesterday dont have the results till...
In a message dated 4/14/2004 8:32:35 AM Eastern Standard Time, cajunbee@... writes: My doctor said I have this TM he thinks that is what I have I am...
Sherlene makes a good point. I know when I traveled by train I always sat in the right side of the train, inside seat so there was no chance of someone ...
