Third surgery successful, Houston Oct. 94 by Dr. Parrish. Big Thanks to the Trigeminal Assn. Odessa, TX USA - I am 42 year old mother of three, third year nursing student diagnosed with TN in January of 95. I'm coping fairly well on Carbamazapine with an occasional Ibuprofen when pain is a bit more severe. Exacerbations occur every 2 to 3 months and last anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months.
Remissions are heavenly.
I'm glad to finally know that I am not alone with this condition. We are 42 yrs. Until now, she hasn't had a chance to communicate with others who are challenged by the same pain. Sincerely, Sandra Willick 396 Sunnyside Ave. Some Docs say it is experimental, I think they just say so because their hospital does not have the equipment which weighs 20 tons and costs millions.