Update 3 weeks post surgery.

This update is to share my progress as well as let my DS friends know that I have not forgotten how frustrating TN can be.  My fervent prayers and concern for you will not end.   It has been 21 days since my MVD procedure.  That equals 21 days without TN pain.  These days without the taunting of jaw pain and sharp spasms from forming words are wonderful.  Tooth brushing is no longer a daunting task.  Shaving doesn't hurt. Thank God for those good people who stood by me when times were rough.   My wife is a kind, loving person anyway but she has been a pillar of strength through it all.  Even when I was nearly 300 miles away while working, I knew I could call her just to gripe about my pain.  Thank you Darlin', the love of my life. One cannot fully appreciate the suffering of others until that person has been under the grip of the infirmity they are experiencing.  For those who doubt that TN and Fibromyalgia is a real condition, I hope you don't have to experience it to find out.  I didn't have to deal with Fibromyalgia but I think I understand the mechanism behind that affliction now. Many thanks to all my friends and relatives.  You were all a great encouragement to me.  To those with TN, don't give up, there is help out there.  Don't let anyone stop you from getting a good diagnosis and fixing your problem.