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Bilateral TN

Rarely,TN can affect both sides, although simultaneous bilateral trigeminal neuralgia is uncommon. This is a discussion area for those of us with TN on both sides of the face.

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Latest Activity: Aug 22

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Christy Lightfoot

Newly diagnosed bilateral 2 Replies

I have had TN on my right side since Dec. 2007. In the last 3 weeks I have not only been having symptoms on my left side, but crippling,debilitating attacks. Feeling like a burning skillet has been s…

Started by Christy Lightfoot. Last reply by Christy Lightfoot Aug 22.

Elizabeth

bi-lateral tn. 10 Replies

When I get tn i get it on both sides. not at the same time. Not one side more than the other. I get smacks in my cheek on different sides, pains in my head, teeth ache on both sides. In four years my…

Started by Elizabeth. Last reply by Elizabeth Jun 27.

LaDonna J. Young

Trigeminal Pain

The most horrible pain and the hardest to get control of, even through surgery. Hang in there everyone there is hope.

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Started by LaDonna J. Young Mar 17.

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Alana Cowell Comment by Alana Cowell on August 20, 2010 at 12:13pm
Thanks :) xx
Kirsti Leeder Comment by Kirsti Leeder on August 20, 2010 at 11:43am
Oh Alana Ido feel for you, my BiTN in affected by cold, but rarely same sides at same time xxxxx I hope it eases soon xxxx
Alana Cowell Comment by Alana Cowell on August 20, 2010 at 11:22am
Im only 17 and have bilateral TN in the ophthalmic and maxillary branch. Unusually, when the pain attacks occur it can sometimes be in both sides at the same time. I cant wait until summer is over because for me the pain is triggered by mainly heat, I wish I knew what was causing this!!
Liz K. Comment by Liz K. on July 29, 2010 at 11:10pm
I am glad Lily is doing well. I know you are so happy and thankful that God has allowed your child's TN pain to improve. I hope she continues to do well.
Liz
Lily's Mommy Comment by Lily's Mommy on July 29, 2010 at 9:24pm
Lily had her left MVD on July 14th. We were amazed at the difference between last surgery and this surgery. The attacks are noticeably diminishing. We have already been able to take away 1 of her 4 pills. Lily takes meds 3 times a day. In about 2-3 more weeks, the mid day pill will be eliminated. We are so excited to know our daughter without meds. Wow! That is all I know to say right now. Thank God for "Gifted Hands". :)
Anne Macaloney Chapman Comment by Anne Macaloney Chapman on July 24, 2010 at 1:04pm
We'll give him Idio pathic Migraine!!! is it soooo awful to diagnose something the damn drs know nothing about ...just ADMIT IT ALREADY!! and lets get on with learning about it so we can stop it... Sorry to hear you are having a hard go of it kirsti ((HUGS))
Kirsti Leeder Comment by Kirsti Leeder on July 24, 2010 at 3:01am
My neurosurgeon has diagnosed Bilateral TN, I saw a neurologist a few weeks ago and he is doubtful! he thinks it is Idiopathic Migraine!!!! has anyone else had experience of this
Kirsti Leeder Comment by Kirsti Leeder on June 10, 2010 at 12:29pm
hi all, been to see neurologist this afternoon, he is changing my meds again! not sure how to feel about this................
DARREN WATTLEWORTH Comment by DARREN WATTLEWORTH on May 18, 2010 at 3:19pm
Hi everyone having bad day today, the tn pain is on the right side today i also feel a little sick picked up a cough so when i cough the pain is increased so i hold the side of my head to try an comfort the pain what a nightmare i hope everyone is not having a day like mine
Cynthia Cross Comment by Cynthia Cross on May 12, 2010 at 8:23am
Lily's mommy, what an inspiration little Lily is for all of us. I don't know if you can call my TN bilateral or not, but I can't imagine what every day must be like for your precious Lily. I had MVD, on the left side, on 11/5/08. Now I have TN on the right side. It is so frustrating. I was pain free after my first MVD and got my life back. Now I'm starting the whole process over again. I had my surgery done in Seattle, by Dr. Larry Mayberg, at the Seattle Neuroscience Institute, at Swedish Hospital, Cherry Hill. I wish Lily and your family the best of luck and a speedy recovery for her. Be sure to let us all know how things turn out and how she is doing. Take care.
 

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Elizabeth Liz K. Christy Lightfoot Kirsti Leeder Laura Hamilton LaDonna J. Young Kerry Mindy Utz Brogan Woll Victoria Maeve Wanda Lewis stacey nason Anne Macaloney Chapman DARREN WATTLEWORTH Lily's Mommy Ally Castellano Anna Guarco Cheney Cynthia Cross Casey with Bi-lateral TN Alana Cowell Katie jls Rob Goettman Jon Leonard
 
 
 

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