Does anything help calm down tooth pain

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Permalink Reply by Susan on August 3, 2010 at 8:57pm

Hi Una, there is a cream called Capasaicin Cream I've heard of that is made from red chilli peppers that may help to relieve nerve pain but i've never tried it myself (keep meaning to). I've tried Ibufrofen gel and that did nothing for me, although it doesn't target nerve pain it could help calm things down in that area for you though? Also, ask your pharmascist as well for any suggestions - I always find them quite helpful.
I wouldn't know about the fizziness though sorry. Make sure you keep writing this stuff all down on a calendar though, its all really important information to your Neuro, doctor and you to document everything.
Hope you're at least eating now? Best wishes Una. x Susan.

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Permalink Reply by Una M on August 4, 2010 at 2:17am

Hi Susan,
Thankfully the thing that was like a fizzness in my mouth (only way i can describe it) has gone.
I must try out that cream and see if it helps abit because my teeth are driving me up the walls.
I just eat when the pain has went down abit but by doing this, it starts up again.
I haven't been writing it down but must start because when i come out of doc appointments, i forget everything i wanted to say.
Hope you're well
Una

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Permalink Reply by Jon Leonard on August 4, 2010 at 4:27pm

I would be careful using capsaicin creams anywhere near the mouth, even on the outside of the face and cheek it maybe more than you can bear, it can be extremely irritant. I have used capsicum based creams, which I assume is the same thing, creams such as 'deep heat' and 'ralgex', but only on areas such as knees, hips, back and arms.

Thinking about creams, I have heard of amitriptyline creams being formulated at certain pharmacies (maybe only in the US). For application at the site of neuropathic pain, this is usually for peripheral neuropathies, but I wonder if any formulations exist for TN use. It may be worth asking a pharmacist, chemist or Doctor. I wonder if a gel for inside the mouth would be possible to formulate?

The only other thing that pops to mind is using Cloves or Clove Oil, it's an old remedy for tooth ache, but will it work for TN...
ttfn,
Jon

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Permalink Reply by jamie leigh on August 4, 2010 at 8:41pm

My dentist gave me a toothpaste called GC MI Paste Plus and it has helped the sensitivity in my teeth. I don't know if you can buy it in stores though. Good luck!

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Permalink Reply by Kristin Forrester on August 13, 2010 at 8:36am

I have had spells of bad shocks and senstive teeth pain. I have been using the new foaming sensidine toothpaste and it has helped with the senstivity. Sorry my spelling is terrible! I am having a bad week right now so my upper teeth hurt. You should at least give it a try. Have you been on Tegretol? I am on Tegretol 1500mg and Gabeptin 1200mg. Hope you are feeling better.

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Permalink Reply by Greg Dunningham on August 16, 2010 at 7:21am

Hi Una
I use soluble Neurofen against the nerve or as close to it through gum as possible, gives short term relief and can actually make it bearable if you use two, one after the other, for up to 3 hours I have found but of late it does not work as well as TMN seems to be getting worse.
Kindest regards
Greg

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Permalink Reply by Una M on August 16, 2010 at 10:42am

Hi everyone
Thank you for all your suggestions.
The gums and teeth have calm down abit now so im able to eat and drink now.
If it gets bad again i'll ty out some of these suggestions.
Hope you're all well
Take care
Una

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Permalink Reply by James Curley on August 31, 2010 at 12:06pm

HI Una!
It's funny but I only realized in the past few weeks that my teeth no longer chatter when I put them together. It's never been a loud chatter or anything but they would always pulsate which I feel certain was due to the electric-like impulse from my nerve. Since I am now on Lamictal (about 1 1/2yrs) and clonazepam (about 3yrs) I am not sure which of the meds is responsible for this wonderful change. I am now in the process of upping my lamictal-in large part so I can get off of seroquel which I have used along with lamictal for my bipolar. Thanks to Sabrina on this site I have learned of many potential long term side effects of seroquel which are not all that uncommon, hence my geting off of it. When I get to my maintenance level of 200mg of lamictal, which will happen this week I will later begin a slow withdrawal from clonazepam(because it is habit forming and I have clearly got low-dose dependence). Then I will know which med for sure has been helping with my teeth issue. I will post as I get to the point where I can relate my situation and make some analysis/conclusions. I hope you are feeling better.
James

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Permalink Reply by jamie leigh on August 31, 2010 at 3:23pm

Great news James! It's great to hear that you are having less pain:)!!

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Permalink Reply by James Curley on August 31, 2010 at 4:30pm

Thanks for the note Jamie. I believe I've finally turned a corner with this horrible illness after 20 years! One more note to you Una-I was on gabapentin 2700mg/day before switching to lamictal and I definitely had the teeth issue then. James

jamie leigh said:

Great news James! It's great to hear that you are having less pain:)!!

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Permalink Reply by Katie on August 31, 2010 at 5:06pm

I also agree that the 2400 gabapentin does not help my teeth. I find valium helps more than anything else so far...but being pregnant, I have not tried that much. And James, glad you are feeling better and maybe I'll try lamictal after the baby is born - they want me to do tegretol first, but I hear the side effects are pretty bad.

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Permalink Reply by jamie leigh on August 31, 2010 at 7:31pm

Do you think the lamictal is what has finally helped you after 20 years of suffering?

James Curley said:

Thanks for the note Jamie. I believe I've finally turned a corner with this horrible illness after 20 years! One more note to you Una-I was on gabapentin 2700mg/day before switching to lamictal and I definitely had the teeth issue then. James

jamie leigh said:

Great news James! It's great to hear that you are having less pain:)!!

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