my attack has been going on for six days now .. with sharp pains about every 15-30 sec. for about 2hours and it happens 3 times a day (got that??) ..So a total of about 6 hours a day i have the sharp pains with "breaks" in between episodes. is this "normal" or odd?
Hi gerir, I am so sorry that you are having to endure this! I can't say if it normal as nothing seems to be "normal in the world of TN. I went thru some similar experiences a few years ago. Most were short as in 2-3 days, a few were longer. I know that it seems like nothing is helping but try as many things as you can. I have learned a lot of tips over the years by trail and error and from others with the same condition. I still try them. Someone told me today that she keeps a list of things that have helped before on her bathroom mirror so she doesn't forget. I plan to do the same. I do things like hot damp compresses. Hot baths when I can't touch my face with anything. I just tried the patches today and they seem to work well. I put Ora-gel on cotton and put on the affected areas.I make sure that my drinks are slightly warm. i eat very soft foods and when I can't eat, I have juices(just discovered that I can drink V-8 original without it triggering) that I warm in the microwave slightly. Good grief, sometimes it helps to pass the time and endure just by trying different things. Cold doesn't work for me but it does for others. I listen to soft music while laying in a comfortable place, I meditate, I pray, I read Palms, sometimes I read them out loud. I also play video games a lot. It sounds crazy but it works more often than not. I really hope that even one small tip brings you some comfort and relief. I hope you don't mind, I will be praying for you. blessings,
Sara
thanks .. strangely enough TOUCHING it anywhere doesnt seem to effect it at all ..im so confused.