I have bilateral ATN. When I get breakthrough pain, my first thought is that I have a tooth abscess and I need to call a dentist. Its so painful in the teeth or gums that I think it has to be something dental related! Does this mean I am not accepting of my trigeminal neuralgia? Am I still in the acceptance phase?? I realize after a few hours of the pain that it probably is or may be the TN but when the pain first comes on I am so convinced that it is something dental related...
Why am I kidding myself? Why do I set myself up for failure? I should know better after a few years that it is what it is but I dont for some reason. It has only recently started on the other side so maybe I am not used to it on that side? I dont know but I thought I would see what anyone else thought. How much misery do I have to endure until I accept this?
I have had it for 3 yrs now and I’m still in the denial phase. I hit the angry phase too. I am on meds and I’ve tried taking myself off of them and it’s very clear that I need them. I also have a spinal cord stim in my face. Your not alone. I’m sitting here with a numb face and think hmmm I should just go to chiropractor. I know it’s my tn but I still deny it.
Hi ORNURSE! I’ve had TN for only a few months. I didn’t really think about it until I read your post…I’m definitely in the self-pity phase. I believe that you are in a denial phase. It’s normally to cycle through a myriad of emotions when you have a condition such as ours. Just keep reaching out and hopefully we can all help each other get through these rough times. You are not alone!
Thank you for your comments and support. Seems as even though I have had TN for years, I still have a lot of head way to make in research and understanding. Being in the healthcare field for over 15 years now, I have always been able to focus on my patients and their wellbeing. Now I am forced to be the patient and I am definitely in the denial phase!!
