Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group
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. Trigeminal neuralgia is considered by many to be among the most painful of conditions.
Hello,
My name is Monty and I've never been here before. I was hoping someone could shed some light on what I've been experiencing.
2 weeks ago I had a root canal for a very painful infected tooth. The procedure itself was quite painful and the tooth and my cheek were extremely sore for about a week after.
The pain in my cheek was replaced by a burning sensation that would come and go. Now, 15 days later the burning moves around to my cheek, them my forehead, then my lip. It all changes quite rapidly but it always seems to be somewhere, except when I sleep.
I feel guilty complaining about this because there is no pain per se, just a burning that feels like a sun burn or a slap.
My dentist says it could not be the root canal becuase there are no nerves adjacent to the upper molars (unlike the lower). My doctor says that he's seen similar before and it often goes away after a few weeks or months.
Can anyone relate to this or tell me is this true? Does it sometimes go away? Or does it get worse and become pain.
Sorry that this is so long but I'm completely out of my mind right now with this.
I would appreciate anything you guys can give me.
My name is Monty and I've never been here before. I was hoping someone could shed some light on what I've been experiencing.
2 weeks ago I had a root canal for a very painful infected tooth. The procedure itself was quite painful and the tooth and my cheek were extremely sore for about a week after.
The pain in my cheek was replaced by a burning sensation that would come and go. Now, 15 days later the burning moves around to my cheek, them my forehead, then my lip. It all changes quite rapidly but it always seems to be somewhere, except when I sleep.
I feel guilty complaining about this because there is no pain per se, just a burning that feels like a sun burn or a slap.
My dentist says it could not be the root canal becuase there are no nerves adjacent to the upper molars (unlike the lower). My doctor says that he's seen similar before and it often goes away after a few weeks or months.
Can anyone relate to this or tell me is this true? Does it sometimes go away? Or does it get worse and become pain.
Sorry that this is so long but I'm completely out of my mind right now with this.
I would appreciate anything you guys can give me.
I have a burning sensation but pain so severe that you go into fight or flight response.. You feel like if it doesn't subside you would rather be dead than feel the pain. I don't know if you have the beginning signs of TN but if so I would see a neurologist to be sure it's not just the root canal if things get worse... I hope you feel better
are you seeing a neurologist? or if you have a gen pract. ask him if you could try like neuroton or some other kind of anticonvulsant for nerve pain. if the pain is better you will know it is atn. mine is also atn. sometimes the only way to figure out what is going on is if this type of med helps.
yes it can wax and wane. i am on pain meds along with anticonvulsant.
blessings for pain free days for you
jady