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  2. Trigeminal Neuralgia
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In the very beginning accupuncture did work for a while.
by Amanda E.
I have had 2 gamma knife procedures.
by Jeff
Warm moist towels.staying out of wind.
by Jill drage
Currently on Tegratol which has made a bit of improvement
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Having good and understanding friends is an absolute!
by Helen Scrivener
tegratol
by Mindi
Having MVD surgery
by Beth
not sure yet.
by Rhon
Gabapentin and Carbamazapine
by Nancy E.
MVD inefficace
by Daniel
Requip and other meds
by sara
Prednisone
by Pamela Hamer-Hood
Half a brick
by Tim
Family support
by Kathy
take a good care of your self and rest
by Guðbjörg Nielsdóttir Hansen
Our families sometimes don't understand this pain. It IS rather unbelievable...
by Julie
Lyrica - a nerve blocking non narcotic pain med
by Derick
Go walking with my dog
by Janne
Lyrica has helped considerably
by Chad
Stress always makes things worse, so ive learned to think about how important the things i stress about really are.
by mona strand
My pain killer - Zen & patience and strength god builds in me.
by Parul
Reduced stress by retiring early
by Heather
wheat bag for my neck area when has a burning feeling
by Zarah
Going to meetings/groups with others that have chronic pain.
by Moe
My family support
by Lanne
Sleep
by Mareike Holzportz
My family is supportive and understanding. It's not that I don't want to do things, my illness robs me of experiencing life without TN tagging along, triggering intense severe pain and spasms
by Amanda
My Doggy
by Meggz B
Gamma Knife
by Cathy
stretching as best asI am able. Accepting my physical limitations.
by Kelly
Lyrica
by Heather
Just got married
by Verena
Even the things that only help 1% can add up, do all you can no matter how small to help your pain
by Liz
BOTOX for migraines keep TN attacks less frequent
by Karen
Trileptal
by Christina
My Wife who is always there for me!
by Cyndi
Yoga
by Sue
Meds, Baclofen, gabapentin, pain meds sometimes.
by Shelby
Relaxing
by Charlie
The TN support group NZ xx
by Robyn
My family who are brilliant and my dogs (poms)
by Trish
Support networks online
by Jo
Carbamazepind 800mgtwice a day
by Katie
Carbamazepine
by Tammy
My current medication seems to be helpful
by Anne
My fiancé
by Marge
Don't forget that nerve blocking pain meds can acually increase the pain over time
by Jen
Relaxation
by Krista
Eleviating stress helps me manage pain
by Jeanette C.
Heat
by Tina