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can a filling close to the nerve mimic TN?

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whythisnow

HI everyone

Id really like some advice from those of you who understand TN.

a few months ago I started to get the odd shooting pain (electric shock very quick) in my upper right 7 tooth, some times it was in my front two teeth too (referd pain perhapes) once or twice it was at the bottom of my mouth under the tooth in question too .i had intence pressure along the whole side of my upper jaw (reminded me of sinus pressure, so much so  left it, thinking it was just that ) it started to get worse and the pressure went into my temples, i didnt have headaches though. i aventually went along to my dentist (by this point i was very mild but warning signs) and they found decay and infection in the tooth, they said it would be a very deep flling.

since i had it filled the pain is much  worse and now progressed into something dreadful ive never felt before. i get intence burning along the right side of my face, only ice packs help, once the peak of it is over (it can last around 15 mins to an hour on and off then can go if im lucky for random amounts of time with just the pressure feeling left)  once the feeling is over i  feel very sick and get chills during this time, almost like i have flue. my cheek some times goes pink though nothing very obvouse. .i can brush my teeth ect with no issues and lay on that side at night. eating is ok but my jaw is still  sore from treatment and clicks at times. i noticed water tastes sweet to me (is this a TN symtom? maybe it effects the taste buds) and i oftan get a metalic taste in my mouth.

i can usualy tell if the burning will happen soon as the tooth i had filled starts to feel like someone is pinging the nerve in it. seems worse when i lay on my back and when heat is applied to the area.

i went back to my dentist and she said the filling was very deep and maybe the nerve is irrated. (no infection) she tapped it really hard and it didnt hurt and did an xray. she didnt seem to know what TN was and looked confused when i mentioned it. (she was a training dentist) she thought i should have a root cannle done, but see my doctor first.  im very worried this is TN since ive never had sytoms like this and in my 20s had around 5 fillings done and a root cannle, all pain free, ive also had 3 teeth removed (wisdom) and nothing like this afterwards. my dentist was a bit heavy handed with the filling, two teeth are chipped below the tooth after. they say i must be grinding my teeth, but i know this was caursed by the treatment as i noticed it the second the injection wore off.

im wondering if i should try and find another dentist who has more experince or start reading up on TN.

i find it hard to trust doctors after being missdiagnoised with ME 2 years ago (i was unable to walk i was so weak) i found out my self i had lyme diease and sought treatment and now am going much better. (walking again, no longer bed bound)  how ever this is clearly tooth related and i dont feel its anything to do with my lyme symtoms.

sorry this is so long! any comments at all, or suggestions would be so appreacted. (sorry for my english!) 

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  • marlene36342
    marlene36342 whythisnow

    Posted

    Hi - I read your post carefully and I can certainly help explain dental issues.  In the winter of 2006 I took a terrible pain in one tooth.  I immediately made an appointment thinking that I may need a root canal.  My dentist took x-rays and examined my tooth.  His report was that my tooth was fine.  From time to time the pain would come back so off to the dentist I go again.  He did the same procedure just like my first appointment with him.  His report again was that my problem was not dental.  I took this further having appointments with a oral facial pain specialist, an oral pathologist and a root cannal specialist.  All came back with the same report that it was not a dental issue.  During the time having appointments with experts in the dental field, my family physician diagnosed me with TN.  After my doctor diagnosed me with this horrible disease, I had many appointments with pain specialists and a neurologist and also two brain surgeons.  They also had the same findings that I had Tn.  I have much more information to share with you on my experiences with this disease.  If you have qany questions I would be more than happy to get into more information.  I am very sorry for your pain and wish you many good days.
    • marlene36342
      marlene36342

      Posted

      Hi - I read your post carefully and I can certainly help explain dental issues.  In the winter of 2006, I took a terrible pain in one tooth.  I immediately made an appointment with my dentist thinking that I may need a rot canal.  My dentist took x=rays and examined my tooth.  His report was that my tooth was fine.  From time to time, the horrible pain would return so off to the dentist I go again.  He did the same procedure and reported again that my problem was not dental.  I took this further making appointments with an oral facial pain specialist, an oral pathologist and a root canal specialist.  All came back with the same report that I did not have a dental issue.  During the time having appointments with experts in the dental field, my family physician diagnosed me with TN.  After my doctor diagnosed me with this horrible disease, I had many appointments with several pain specialists, a neurologist and two brain surgeons,  They all had the same diagnosis that I had TN.  Also, I suffered alot with electrical shocksmin my right jaw.  I have much more information to share with yu on my experiences with this disease.  If you have any questions, I would be more than happy to answer as best I can.  I am very sorry for your pain and wish you many good days.
  • cathleen38205
    cathleen38205 whythisnow

    Posted

    Hi, similar happened to me and my teeth. Not tooth related! Take caution when a dentist tells you you need work done. TN often feels like an awful took ache. One you want to yank out of your mouth it hurts so bad.

    First thing, you want to make sure it's not caused by something pressing on the nerve such as a tumor, and also MS. Usually done with an MRI. Once that's ruled out its all about management and breaking the pain cycle.

    This is where decisions need to be made. Pain Meds, surgery, or toughing it out and getting use to the aweful, unpredictable pains that come and go.

    Eliminate stress on your jaw. That helps. There's more but make sure you don't have something real serious going on first. Good luck

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