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Tn troublesome

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Tnhurtsme
Tnhurtsme

I find myself having to change my medication every 6 months because my boby adapts to the medicine an it no longer works

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  • jill55165
    jill55165 Tnhurtsme

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    If you haven't already, you need to be seeing a neurosurgeon to advise what other alternatives are available other than medication. The medication never gets rid of the TN it just masks it. I feel so sorry for you and I hope you will have a painfree 2017.

    • Tnhurtsme
      Tnhurtsme jill55165

      Posted

      I hope so too im going to see a neurosurgeon next year
    • Tnhurtsme
      Tnhurtsme

      Posted

      Also i have trigeminal neuropathy its from an ear infection last year caused my problems with my teeth an top of my forehead
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