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I had total jaw replacement... 7 weeks ago. I have now started with Trigeminal Neuralgia .. it's so painful.. I can't concentrate on anything hardly get out of bed. Can't eat or drink without the pain starting. I have.been told to apply for pip
Has anyone applied and got pip with Trigeminal Neuralgia thanks carlo
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Carol - PIP is not something I am familiar with. I live in Canada and have not heard of this before. I can certainly identify with your pain. I was diagnosed with TN in 2006 and had MVD surgery in 2009. The surgery was not successful and, therefore, had to go on disability. The pain can be debilitating. I do have days of low tolerable pain but have many days with pain levels so high I am in bed for a few days in a row. When my pain levels are high I do not and cannot eat. I drink alot of nutritional drinks and have to use a straw. A terrible way to try and get through the days. I do take a pain med which will help reduce the pain level but when the pain gets too out of control, I just have to wait it out. Are you on a pain med. If not, I would strongly suggest that you do take some kind of pain relief - for now, it's all the medical community has to offer. I have went for several nerve blocks along with Botox injections and none of these treatments offered me any form of relief. Again, I am so sorry that you are suffering so much from TN - wishing you nothing less than the best and hope that some pain-free days will happen for you.