What is Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, or Tic Douloureux, is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, and jaw. T...
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Yep, not many people stick with it. It is too painful (topically I tried it) . Especially when you accidentally rub it in your eyes! I can't touch my cheek to rub anything on it now anyways because it is a horrible trigger for constant pain for hours.
There have been other discussions here about other topical lotions like morphine which sounded very interesting. There is a post by Jady down below called "something to try for neuropathic pain" which lists a bunch of different lotions that were given to her by her doctor that seem a lot more effective than capsaicin. Good luck kmgs, -Holliday 
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yes I just bought the caplets the others day and it didnt help me at all.
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I'm having marginal success with the topical, although you do have to be really careful with it! RosanneA, how long did you try the pills?
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