Friends- remember I had successful MVD in November 06? I was also diagnosed w/ MS at the time I was being worked up for my TN pain. So I didn't think I was a canditate for surgery. But my TN was so typical- and it turns out I had two different neurological issues going on.
Because you folks understand I am sharing an email I just sent to my Neurologist (who treats my symptoms of MS):
Hey Doc
I felt this in the night.. it is continuing this morning. I don't even want to tell anyone because I am so praying this is NOT.
I either am experiencing my 1st tooth ache EVER brewing or the trigeminal neuralgia monster is doing an off and on dull ache in my lower jaw. I had it in my ear canal before.. and the jabs were much more sudden and horrible (God knows I don't even want to remember those)
Lately I've also had plenty more migraines. (2 this weekend) But my glasses are pressing on the side of my head and even left an indent. So I'm wearing old over stretched out ones as of last night and will make an appointment to get new ones. Yet today with what I'd thought was a nightmare in the early morning hours and now the knowledge that it was no nightmare. Then I remembered that so often an episode came in the fall. How the season could have any effect upon this is over my head. But all of these things make me put 2+2 together.
I'm not jumping ship here and expecting this to do anything besides go away.
I am due to see the Dentist for a 6 mo check/ cleaning. I am going to make an appointment to do it this week.
Yet do to fear- If this goes on any length of time :( I'll want to get some anti seizure meds- (oh how I hate them) on board. I'll txt you okay? And ask you to prescribe something if it gets any worse. I can't remember which I tolerated.. I know the front line drug tegretol and it's sibling made me very ill. Seems I was tolerating lyrica maybe lamectal? or neuron tin- sound right? Will you check my chart in case?
I come to you for that purpose (if I need it) and for prayer. I am praying this is NOT TN.
My enemy would love nothing better than to have my thoughts self absorbed.. fearful and isolating. As long as I am on this earth my work is laid out for me- to set an example of how amazing His love is for us. Please pray I do just that.. pray for mercy for me as I am afraid and in pain (not horrible pain but dull achey pain). Hey I don't even care if I have a dental need I wasn't aware of- At least it wouldn't be the MONSTER.