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Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia - Diabetic type 1.5

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dean7777
dean7777

Hi Everyone,

I am from South Africa and a week ago my dad has been having similar symptoms to what is described by Trigeminal Neurlagia. At first he went to the dentist then after x-rays, the dentist referred him to our GP who has dealt with patients with this. He was given amitriptyline as he had encephalitis when he was younger and he took Tegretol but was taken off it as the side effects were severe.

As this is new to us, and quite overwhelming I am trying to find out from others what there symptoms are and if anyone with Diabetes has had this.

He says the is always this constant dull pain, increasing and decreasing throughout the day but at nightime it is always unbearable and lasts longer than a few minutes, sometimes hours! It's not like the sharp pain described but everyone describes there pain differently.

Has anyone had anything similiar, where the is there all day and at night it is severe?

I would love to hear back from anyone, as like I said, my family is trying to figure this out.

Thanks,

Dean Bassett

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  • dean7777
    dean7777

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    My dad will be going for a MRI and I have contacted a number of Specialists in Cape Town for him to talk to on Monday.

    With all of them I explain the pain he is experiencing which seems to be isolated to the jaw and this morning towards the eye and its a constant pain with last night increasing.

    I am hoping the MRI will show us what is going on, because I jsut want him to find some peace and get some relief.

    I will keep everyone posted, and thanks again for the support!!

    Regards,

    Dean

  • ash_lie05966
    ash_lie05966 dean7777

    Posted

    Best wishes to your dad and hope the MRI gives you all the answers you need.

    Admire what you are doing for your dad and that he has you through difficult times.

    Ash x

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