The Face of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN, or TGN), or formerly suicide disease is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. It has been described as among the most painful conditions known to humankind.

It has been at it's worse for just over a week but this attack has been more than 14 days total so far. I'm definitely on the upswing as of Thursday 8/21. Break through pain remains a problem as does the incredible swelling.

I pray that I never have to suffer another attack but with the MS I suspect I have many more journeys to hell in my future.

God bless and keep my husband Randy Abendroth! He has been an amazing caregiver. This has been very difficult on him - he is a fixer and there was absolutely nothing he could do to make this any better at all.

He did however, in his most gentle and loving way, let me know on Tuesday that maybe I should take a shower LOL