trigeminal neuralgia
"Diagnosed with TN one week ago.  Pain so bad while on vacation in August, I could not function.  Searing hot pin pricks on the entire left side of my face.  ER doctor suggested TN or a sinus infection.  After a week, the symptoms all but disappeared.  After several weeks I started to get twinges of pain around my left upper lip area which progressed to include the whole left side of my face. Thinking this was all about my teeth I saw my dentist.  He took x-rays and did an examination and told me he thought I had TN.  My NP too suggested TN and will be referring me to a Neurologist.  In the meantime I am taking Neurontin 300mg 3x each day. The pain did not stop but has gradually lessened over the 1st week.  Looking forward to pain free days!"