- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Interviews
Sindy's interview
How did all start?
I was in severe pain, 10/10. Went to dentist and they couldn't find anything wrong. Ended up in emerg where I was diagnosed
Do you already have a diagnosis? How long did it take you to get it?
I was diagnosed my first time in emerg so no time at all
For what medical specialties have you been treated? What has been the most useful specialty for your?
Just my family doc, not very useful
What has been the most useful thing for you so far?
Just knowing why I was in pain
What have been your biggest difficulties?
People understanding the pain
How has your social and family environment reacted? Have your social or family relationships changed?
I don't work anymore, so I live very frugally
What things have you stopped doing?
Working, extended periods in the cold, eating hard to chew foods
What do you think about the future?
I hope there is a cure someday
So far, which years have been the best years in your life? What have you done during them?
My 30's when I was working and feeling relatively good
What would you like to do if you didn’t have your condition?
Enjoy a pain free day
If you had to describe your life in a sentence, what would it be?
A struggle
Finally, what advice would you give to a person in a similar situation?
Just keep going
