Trigeminal neuralgia

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For the 4th time in 2 weeks I’m in horrendous pain again .
Dentist took an X-ray ,can’t see anything wrong ..I’ve lost 2 teeth already to this pain ,I don’t want to loose any more .
Dentist has suggested a root canal, just to see if it helps ...
The pain is in my jaw bone ,my teeth all feel fine
So I’ve been looking up on line what the pain could be ,and this TN fits the bill ....
I’ve done an e consult to my doctor and asked for carbamazepine...
Will they give it me?? Or will I need some test .
I’m in agony when it starts ,I have to lie down and concentrate hard to not scream ...I’m taking well over the recommended dose of nurofen plus ,just to get through it ..it says it’s common in women over 50 ,I’m nearly 50
Anyone had the same ..be so glad to chat to someone who understands

Hi OP. My GP thinks I may have TN after a painful few days of dentist and A&E visits in Feb. I've been on Carbamazapine for a month and half while I wait for a neurology appointment.

My attacks which were really bad for four days, but since then - and going on medication - I haven't had any pain. I do have some slight sensitivity around my left bottom teeth (the side I had the attacks). I recently had a checkup and the dentist couldn't see any signs of decay or infection.. I was wondering if anyone else experiences low level sensitivity during their periods of remission? It's not painful, just feels like having a sensitive tooth..

How did the surgery go?