# Tn1 attack and now the burning won't stop please help!

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275>\
**Category:** TN\
**Created:** [March 4, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275 "2017-03-04T02:27:41Z")\
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**Author:** ![Cheyane93](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/cheyane93/32/5722_2.png) [@Cheyane93](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Cheyane93)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2017, 2:27am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/1 "2017-03-04T02:27:41Z")

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I have TN1 …shocks all day long …sometimes leading to big “attacks”. In the midst of transitioning medicines and had a terrible attack trying to eat pudding and it hasn’t stopped… it’s still burning and I don’t know what this means or what to do. It’s so painful. My bottom teeth feel like they’re going to explode and my cheek is on fire. Please help. ☹

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**Author:** ![Cheyane93](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/cheyane93/32/5722_2.png) [@Cheyane93](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Cheyane93)\
**Post date:** [March 4, 2017, 2:49am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/2 "2017-03-04T02:49:13Z")

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Update: I used a heating pad and it seems to have taken my pain away. Any input on why?

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**Author:** ![Sydney2018](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/57b2e6/32.png) [@Sydney2018](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Sydney2018)\
**Post date:** [June 20, 2018, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/3 "2018-06-20T10:01:34Z")

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Have you tried any medications?

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**Author:** ![RRH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/67e7ee/32.png) [@RRH](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/RRH)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2018, 3:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/4 "2018-06-28T03:15:45Z")

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Try some Orajel on the gums and teeth during the attack. Instant relief - for a few minutes for me anyway.

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**Author:** ![azurelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@azurelle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/azurelle)\
**Post date:** [June 28, 2018, 4:41pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/5 "2018-06-28T16:41:43Z")

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I have ATN so I don’t know if this will work for TN but I swear by lidocaine patch. Cut a strip and place it along the nerve branch that’s firing in your face. Or, in your case, sounds like maybe you should cut the patch in half and put a big piece on your cheek.

You can find it OTC in Canadian and American drug stores under the name SalonPas. This is 4% strong. 5% strong is available by prescription. Even if it doesn’t stop the pain it is a topical anthestic so maybe it will deaden the feeling somewhat.

Good luck!

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**Author:** ![llipetri](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ed8c4c/32.png) [@llipetri](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/llipetri)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 10:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn1-attack-and-now-the-burning-wont-stop-please-help/13275/6 "2018-08-23T22:22:28Z")

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I am so sorry to hear about your painful attacks. I know what you mean. My doctor asked me to take 800 mg of advil 3 times per day. I only use it when necessary because I don’t like to take too many meds. A heating pad is a life savior. I hope you feel better soon.