Tegretol side effects
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Day 2 on this drug and all I do is sleep and the pain is still there. Doc started me on 200mg twice a day. I also take Zoloft and Lipitor. I guess I am a mess. Anyone out there in the same boat or can shed some light.
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jplou brian87983
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Have you been clinically diagnosed with TN? I was originally given pain killers until it was diagnosed via MRI. I've been on carbamezapine, amitriptyline, gabapentin and pregabalin. The only one that I found to give any sort of relief was pregabalin. There are surgical options too. I had MVD which provided short term relief but it's since come back. It does have a high success rate though and I've met people who it actually worked for.
Maybe go and see your consultant or GP and ask them to review your medication. Unfortunately though, what works for one won't work for another. It's more trial and error.
Totally sympathise with where you're at! It's the most horrendous pain I've ever experienced!
I hope you find some relief soon! Take care.
J
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Carbamazapine made me a mess, feeling so tired all the time but unable to shut off from the pain and falling over etc.
Maybe give it a couple of weeks on the recommended dose and if nothing, go back to your doc. They should have clinically diagnosed it before dishing out prescription meds but it's money saving I guess!
Sorry you're in so much pain, I understand and uunfortunately there's no comforting words I can offer. You need to just ride it out. Since mine came back I've tried hard to avoid the meds because I'm fit for nothing so just shut myself off from the world till it passes and visualise the pain. It might sound stupid but when I think of the pain, the sensation, the frequency etc. It helps me to cope with it better. Still really horrible but when you've suffered for pretty much 4 years you start to learn how to best cope with it.
If you know your triggers it might bring you some slight relief to avoid them. My worst ones are drafts and the cold but had them all. It really does suck!!
Don't let it beat you
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So frustrating b/c I own a restaurant and need to be there for obvious reasons. Not sure what to do. Thank you so much for the support
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What side of your face is it, what are your symptoms & how long have you had this?
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I saw 5 different doctors. 4 diagnosed as TMJ disorder and 1as migraine. I went back and saw a nurse practitioner who straight away said TN and referred me to a consultant who confirmed diagnosis through an MRI. It can be difficult to diagnose.
I was diagnosed with classic and atypical on the left side and all 3 branches affected. I got the sharp electric shocks and the dull burning ache. I don't think the throat pain is linked to the TN so please go and get checked again to be sure so you can get the correct treatment. If it's not TN the tegretol will not bring any relief and just make you feel awful and sleep all the time.
Jen x
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Let me know how you get on.
Just don't leave till they actually listen to you!
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