🍏The unexpected

[Annieapple]

🍏Sudden unbearable pain in my jaw had me off to the dentist in a flash… referred to my GP as there was no tooth problem….referred to the hospital where a consultant diagnosed trigeminal neuralgia (TGN) … specific drug, plus morphine & my life has changed in a flash! So dizzy & nauseous I can hardly move let alone exercise or run! Awaiting an MRI scan! How life can change overnight… however if running has taught me one thing, it’s this… it doesn’t always go to plan… so find a way through! I will! Watch this space….

[grumpyoldgirl Graduate]

Oh no Annie! That sounds horrendous, hope the scan brings you some answers. I understand about life changing in a flash, it's extremely discombobulating and all we can do is ride with it 💐

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to grumpyoldgirl]

Exactly right! Thank you for the flowers😊

[Penwithpink Graduate]

oh I’m so sorry to hear your news x I had Menieres for 5 years and yr plight sounds very similar to that x just take each day as it comes, take it very slow and steady , I pray things will get better quickly and I hope it’s not too long before u r up and about again x

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Penwithpink]

So appreciate your prayers and concern. Menieres is also horrid! Glad you recovered from that xx

[Penwithpink Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Bless u x it lost me my job of 20+ years at the local council cos my union rep was rubbish x I took voluntary redundancy rather than be fired fir having to take so much sick leave but tbh I was happy to go and and much happier for doing so x 2012 to 2014 was a struggle financially but I made it out x I’m very lucky it was a combination of it burning out ( as the hospital termed it) and a diet without salt, orange juice, chips, cheese and chocolate x mad combination but hey ho x my consultant got it spot on there!! last attack was Xmas 2019 so I’m grateful x having seen what it’s done to others (alcoholism, substance abuse, suicide etc) I got off very lightly xx

[Jell6 Graduate]

I assume they have given you Carbamazepine. Have you tried not taking the morphine? That's the most likely cause of your side effects. As far as I know Carbamazepine is the most used treatment for TGN. Hope it settles soon 💐💐

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jell6]

Love the flowers! Yes that is the drug & apparently the side effects are what I am experiencing & will soon disappear according to Consultant. Morphine is for the extreme pain, is low dose & will be stopped as Carbamazepine .. stops the pain.. titating up slowly.vAppreciate your concern xx

[SueAppleRun Graduate]

Oh no! That sounds awful, hope it eases soon and they fix whats causing it. Heal well my friend xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks Sue! Xxx

[PeggySusi Graduate]

So sorry to read this. I do hope you get the mri scan speedily and discover an easily treatable issue. Morphine is very bad news if you don’t tolerate it well.. I do sympathise. I hope it’s a short term measure. Keep updating on here.🤗

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to PeggySusi]

Thanks for that hug … 🤗

apparently it’s a side effect of the main drug which will be titrated up in doses… the side effects will hopefully disappear in a few days.. the low dose morphine is short term for the excruciating pain.

[Ziggyliscious]

So so sorry you are suffering. I had a tooth removed a few years ago, next to a root canal - in similar excrutiating pain. It's roots had gone through my sinus!Look after yourself now, rest up and be kind to you - like you are to all of us on here (dont mean to sound selfish - but we all need your support again when you are recovered too!!).

💋❤️‍🩹🌞🌈

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Ziggyliscious]

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[RunningJ123 Graduate]

Oh you poor thing... Look after yourself... I hope the pain will get under control soon

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to RunningJ123]

🍏Thank you.. it’s a tad better today!

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wishing you a speedy recovery

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏Thank you! Much appreciated!

[MrsLydiaWickham Graduate]

Very sorry to hear this. Get well soon Annieapple 💐

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to MrsLydiaWickham]

🍏Thank you so much Lydia! Love the flowers xx

[JeremiahObadiah Graduate]

I am sorry to hear this-it’s really hard for you. Sending you my very best wishes. Do update us as I , and no doubt others here, will be thinking about you . 🫶🏼

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to JeremiahObadiah]

Will do. Appreciate your concern! Xx

[OldManRunning Graduate]

Oh dear Annieapple that is sad to hear. The good news is you are receiving medical investigation and treatment. Wishing you all the best and a speedy recovery xx

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to OldManRunning]

Exactly right! Thank you so much! ☺️

[Allotmentrunner Graduate Graduate]

Sending you hugs and healing energy 🤗

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Allotmentrunner]

So appreciated!!! Thank you 😊

[Wavy-chick28 Graduate]

Oh no!! Hope you find some relief soon 🌸

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Wavy-chick28]

Meds kicking in now.. waiting for scan… thank you ☺️

[Jo__ Graduate]

So sorry to read your news, I hope you’re soon feeling better and have a speedy recovery💐

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Jo__]

Thanks Jo! Appreciate message & flowers!

[Wawacito Graduate]

Oh dear, TGN is so painful. Hope you will get more clarity and a solution to was causes the condition via MRI. All fingers crossed and lots of positive vibes.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Wawacito]

Thank you very much! Hopefully soon! X

[Lavender1962 Graduate]

Wishing you a quick recovery!

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏😊So kind! Thank you x

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Oh my goodness Annieapple . It sounds like the system has kicked in straight away and I hope you will soon know what you are dealing with. Sending best wishes.

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate in reply to Dexy5]

🍏☺️Thank you so much. SO appreciated!! Xx

[Yesletsgo Graduate]

Hope you feel better soon, tooth pain is horrible. Sending hugs

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏Much appreciated…thank you!

[ToothPickJafah Graduate]

My dear friend Annie🍏🍎🍏 so sorry to read this…you never know when the unexpected will pounce! I have no doubt you will find your way through this and please know that I’m here if you ever need anything…VRB’s unite! 🖤💜🖤

Hope things settle for you and you get appointment for mri soon 🙏

Rest and heal well my lovely 🥰 virtual hugs and kisses 😘😘😘 xxx 🌹💐🌷🪻💐💐

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

🍏🤗Such lovely support! Thank you lovely friend who encourages us all on this forum no matter what! Very special! Xx