
My medication, lyrica was being increased very
gradually. In truth I started on a “baby” dose, because my stupid
body can't handle medications. Painkillers don't really work, and I
refrain from taking them if possible. Getting a night's sleep is one
of my biggest problems. I almost always wake up around 4am and it's
difficult to fall back asleep. Falling asleep in the first place is
difficult when in pain. As a result, I tend to sleep in late, which I
feel is wasting the day. It's hard to explain that, and if someone
calls to the house at 11am and I am just up, I feel like a lazy slob.
It's not my fault though!
I returned to my GP again, mostly to check my progress.
There is very little that he can do, just monitor me and adjust my
medication. I recently learned that it is very rare to get a correct
Trigeminal Neuralgia diagnosis from a GP, as very little is known
about this condition. My GP hit the nail on the head and it's thanks
to him that I am getting the help that I need so quickly. I have
heard stories about people getting countless tooth extractions and
root canals before finally getting a diagnosis. Having a
knowledgeable and sympathetic doctor is vital. I have always
maintained that if you aren't comfortable with your doctor, get a new
one.
Towards the end of February, my attacks were becoming
less frequent. Rather than having ten to fifteen attacks a day, I was
only having about five or six. The burning, stabbing pain is always
there, but attacks make it a hell of a lot worse. It is still a lot,
but the ever increasing medication might be having a small effect. I can't imagine a time where I might have an
entire day without an attack! It's what dreams are made of!!!
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