# New Member Introductions **URL:** https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/c/welcome/new-member-introductions/16.md [Latest](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/tags.md) --- ## [About the New Member Introductions category](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/about-the-new-member-introductions-category/12552)
**Author:** [@ModSupport](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/ModSupport)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2020, 11:23pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/about-the-new-member-introductions-category/12552 "2020-10-07T23:23:15Z")
New members, start your experience here. Introduce yourself and share your story. Let us welcome you --- ## [Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia or Eagle Syndrome?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/glossopharyngeal-neuralgia-or-eagle-syndrome/18845)
**Author:** [@Mexiboii95](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Mexiboii95)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/glossopharyngeal-neuralgia-or-eagle-syndrome/18845 "2026-07-28T08:26:22Z")
Hello, its getting closer to getting scans done for eagle syndrome and MRI for blood vessels. My main symptom is glossopharyngeal neuralgia shock/sharp pain in left tonsil area and occasional dull ache but have had a lit… --- ## [Life with TN as a 24 year old - Should I undergo MVD?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/life-with-tn-as-a-24-year-old-should-i-undergo-mvd/14512)
**Author:** [@OliviaLeo](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/OliviaLeo)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/life-with-tn-as-a-24-year-old-should-i-undergo-mvd/14512 "2025-11-27T21:36:50Z")
This is my first blog post - I’m writing with the hope of finding a community of support for those affected my Trigeminal Neuralgia. I don’t know anyone else that suffers from TN, and I have yet to meet someone who even … --- ## [Trying to get diagnosis following tooth extraction](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/trying-to-get-diagnosis-following-tooth-extraction/18703)
**Author:** [@Harry](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Harry)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/trying-to-get-diagnosis-following-tooth-extraction/18703 "2025-10-08T00:27:16Z")
Hi all, I just wanted to introduce myself and see if there is anybody out there with a similar story or the same symptoms as it is proving difficult getting the correct treatment. In May this year I had my lower left wi… --- ## [Newbie Here!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/newbie-here/13866)
**Author:** [@Grahsking](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Grahsking)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 4:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/newbie-here/13866 "2025-04-10T16:22:58Z")
Hi I have recently joined and am amazed how much information is contained in this wonderful site. I am married and have 3 children. I retired from work at the end of March this year. I have had TN for about 4 months (… --- ## [I am Diagnosed TN Little Brother - trigeminal neuropathy and TMJ](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/i-am-diagnosed-tn-little-brother-trigeminal-neuropathy-and-tmj/18529)
**Author:** [@Alihope](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Alihope)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2025, 8:16am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/i-am-diagnosed-tn-little-brother-trigeminal-neuropathy-and-tmj/18529 "2025-01-27T08:16:39Z")
Hello, First time posting! I am a victim of Dentists yet again hitting a nerve and damaging it leaving us with lifelong pain and suffering. Dentists then wonder why they are hated. I am 32M, healthy before my infamous … --- ## [Introducing Jolanda from South Africa!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-jolanda-from-south-africa/17618)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 1:07am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-jolanda-from-south-africa/17618 "2024-07-11T01:07:36Z")
Hi there @Jolanda, I’m happy to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! I am saddened to hear of the loss you’ve had. I’m so lost for words, I don’t know what to say. It just really saddens m… --- ## [Trigeminal Neuralgia second time](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/trigeminal-neuralgia-second-time/17820)
**Author:** [@Chris1839](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Chris1839)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2024, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/trigeminal-neuralgia-second-time/17820 "2024-01-30T04:19:54Z")
Hi, I i’am a new member on this site but not new too having TN. 6 years ago I was going through thyroid cancer and everything went well with that. When I was going through my cancer, I was dealing with a lot of pain thin… --- ## [Happy to have you here, @Pattikay from Georgia!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-have-you-here-pattikay-from-georgia/17634)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2022, 2:50pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-have-you-here-pattikay-from-georgia/17634 "2022-12-07T14:50:55Z")
Hey there @Pattikay, I am happy to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! So, you’re from Georgia! How’s the weather there right now? I am from the Philippines and the weather here’s sunny a… --- ## [Hello, introducing myself](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hello-introducing-myself/18231)
**Author:** [@Katie\_mcp](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Katie_mcp)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2022, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hello-introducing-myself/18231 "2022-05-28T03:45:34Z")
Hello everyone. I just wanted to say hello and introduce myself. I’m also a member of the eagle’s forum too. After seeing two ent surgeons last week they both declined surgery as an option. The second doctor was much mor… --- ## [Left side mouth pain](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/left-side-mouth-pain/18083)
**Author:** [@Boots](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Boots)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2022, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/left-side-mouth-pain/18083 "2022-05-03T09:20:29Z")
Does anyone else have TN that affects the left mouth? Lips go numb. Tongue touch of mouth roof send zings. Gums zings. Can’t speak without zings. Take oxcarbazapine and gabapentin but they take a bit to kick in. Any sugg… --- ## [Do you have Dizziness after MVD surgery](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/do-you-have-dizziness-after-mvd-surgery/18046)
**Author:** [@Fakte](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Fakte)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2022, 2:10pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/do-you-have-dizziness-after-mvd-surgery/18046 "2022-03-30T14:10:48Z")
Hello Everyone On Behalf of my Mother my mother she just had MVD surgery recently and now she is felling dizzy all the time can anyone with an experience tell me that is this supposed to happen. --- ## [Been lurking, but need to vent](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/been-lurking-but-need-to-vent/12690)
**Author:** [@Judy\_CN](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Judy_CN)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 8:50am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/been-lurking-but-need-to-vent/12690 "2022-03-09T08:50:19Z")
I have ATN, and had a brief-ish remission for about 6 weeks. I went off all my meds. I had a recurrence just about 6 weeks ago, and none of meds are helping! None! I'm taking tripeptal, neurontin, magnesium, riboflavi… --- ## [Hello from Canada, where it's snowy and white here](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hello-from-canada-where-its-snowy-and-white-here/18077)
**Author:** [@Patricia](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Patricia)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2021, 3:38pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hello-from-canada-where-its-snowy-and-white-here/18077 "2021-12-16T15:38:01Z")
My name is Patricia and in 2006 I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis then years later I was Diagnosed with a chronic pain condition that makes my face hurt all the time. I live in Canada and they had Diagnosed me wit… --- ## [Introducing JoAngela from Nebraska!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-joangela-from-nebraska/17629)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2021, 11:38am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-joangela-from-nebraska/17629 "2021-11-10T11:38:49Z")
Hey there @JoAngela and welcome to Living With Facial Pain! May I know what is your business before? My mom and dad is a small business owner as well! They retail lubricants for motorcycles and such. By the way, I’m so s… --- ## [Let's welcome OtterHealth from Washington!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lets-welcome-otterhealth-from-washington/17784)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 1:11am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/lets-welcome-otterhealth-from-washington/17784 "2021-10-07T01:11:56Z")
@OtterHealth hey there Patrick, I am pleased to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! Oh, a land surveyor, I’m not really familiar with it, what do you usually do? I enjoy photography as we… --- ## [Nice to meet you, GemLove from Suffolk!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/nice-to-meet-you-gemlove-from-suffolk/17811)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 4:34am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/nice-to-meet-you-gemlove-from-suffolk/17811 "2021-05-13T04:34:04Z")
@GemLove Hey there Gemma, welcome to Living With Facial Pain! Seems like you’ve been surrounded by a wonderful support system, huh? Well, I guess your folks and your children really lighten up your day. How’s crocheting?… --- ## [A warm welcome to our new friend from Virginia, Louisesr!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-friend-from-virginia-louisesr/17810)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 3:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-friend-from-virginia-louisesr/17810 "2021-05-13T03:13:13Z")
Hello there @Louisesr and welcome to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! How’s Virginia? I heard Virginia beach is famous as a vacation site for people who love to have some fun in the sun! I am from the … --- ## [Pleased to meet you, yoboseyo from New York!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pleased-to-meet-you-yoboseyo-from-new-york/17809)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:58am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pleased-to-meet-you-yoboseyo-from-new-york/17809 "2021-05-13T02:58:11Z")
@yoboseyo hello there Thomas, I am pleased to welcome you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! How’s New York? New York has always been my dream travel destination ever since I was a kid. I just wonder … --- ## [Happy to meet you, Rizzo from California!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-meet-you-rizzo-from-california/17808)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:46am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-meet-you-rizzo-from-california/17808 "2021-05-13T02:46:53Z")
Hello there @Rizzo and welcome to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! So, you’re a fur mom, huh? I, too, have a soft spot for my family and for my puppy! Wow, 21 years of marriage? That’s long! I am look… --- ## [Hey there, WesleyB from Missouri!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hey-there-wesleyb-from-missouri/17807)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:30am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/hey-there-wesleyb-from-missouri/17807 "2021-05-13T02:30:55Z")
@WesleyB hi there Todd! I am happy to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! We always love having caretakers here, because every one of us here loves giving support to everyone! Oh, 5 child… --- ## [Introducing Miakatinka from Nelson!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-miakatinka-from-nelson/17806)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2021, 2:16am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/introducing-miakatinka-from-nelson/17806 "2021-05-13T02:16:40Z")
@Miakatinka hey there, I am pleased to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! Wow, biologists really amaze me. Just so you know, I’m currently taking up nursing right now, but I thought of t… --- ## [Glad to welcome you here, Bryan from Alberta!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/glad-to-welcome-you-here-bryan-from-alberta/17786)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 3:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/glad-to-welcome-you-here-bryan-from-alberta/17786 "2021-04-27T03:47:34Z")
Hi there @Bryan, welcome to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! I guess having three teenage sons would be a great motivation to keep going. Oh, and a dog as well! As you may know, I’m currently studying … --- ## [Welcome to our community, Dee407 from Southeastern United States!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/welcome-to-our-community-dee407-from-southeastern-united-states/17785)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 3:34am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/welcome-to-our-community-dee407-from-southeastern-united-states/17785 "2021-04-27T03:34:31Z")
@Dee407 hello there Donna and welcome to the community of Living With Facial Pain! I love sunshine as well! I think sunshine means that it’s a good time to have a beach trip! Sadly, we can’t go on one during this pandemi… --- ## [Greetings to Crissy976 from Pennsylvania!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/greetings-to-crissy976-from-pennsylvania/17783)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 27, 2021, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/greetings-to-crissy976-from-pennsylvania/17783 "2021-04-27T02:47:17Z")
@Crissy976 hello there Christine, welcome to the community of Living With Facial Pain! Would you mind if I asked what your work is? how was it? I hope you’re having fun. Oh, so you’re planning your wedding! Well, I wish … --- ## [Pleased to meet you Amfitz from Washington!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pleased-to-meet-you-amfitz-from-washington/17779)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 3:17pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/pleased-to-meet-you-amfitz-from-washington/17779 "2021-04-26T15:17:01Z")
@Amfitz hi there Amy, I am pleased to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! We have the same name! But we don’t spell it the same way. How’s Washington? I heard your state is known for its … --- ## [Happy to have you here, @Motherhen from Kent!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-have-you-here-motherhen-from-kent/17782)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:55am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/happy-to-have-you-here-motherhen-from-kent/17782 "2021-04-26T05:55:39Z")
@Motherhen hi there, I am happy to introduce you to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! How’s the weather there in Kent right now? I am from the Philippines and the weather here’s quite gloomy at the mome… --- ## [Nice to meet you, Clyde from Wisconsin!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/nice-to-meet-you-clyde-from-wisconsin/17781)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/nice-to-meet-you-clyde-from-wisconsin/17781 "2021-04-26T05:38:46Z")
Hey there @Clyde and welcome to Living With Facial Pain! How’s Wisconsin? I made a quick search and I’ve found out that cream puff is a popular Wisconsin dessert! I am from the Philippines and our most popular dessert is… --- ## [A warm welcome to our new friend from Alberta, JaneB!](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-friend-from-alberta-janeb/17780)
**Author:** [@Eymie\_BFIntern](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Eymie_BFIntern)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2021, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/a-warm-welcome-to-our-new-friend-from-alberta-janeb/17780 "2021-04-26T05:01:36Z")
@JaneB Hi there Jane! Welcome to the wonderful community of Living With Facial Pain! Wow, you have the same name as my friend! I’m sure you’re just as adorable as her! I love playing computer games as well. Trying new re… --- ## [9 Years Remission, Is it Back?](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/9-years-remission-is-it-back/17756)
**Author:** [@Lin2](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Lin2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2021, 10:57pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/9-years-remission-is-it-back/17756 "2021-04-14T22:57:39Z")
Hi there, The last time I was on this site was 2012 when I experienced TN type pains on my L side almost daily. Eating and pressure to my lower scalp were triggers, but sometimes there was no obvious trigger. I was 24 a… [Next page](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/c/welcome/new-member-introductions/16.md?page=1)