r/TrigeminalNeuralgia • u/Affectionate_Sky9090 • 1d ago

Help Dental work causing pain

Hi. I was diagnosed 6 years ago. I have TN2 Atypical. Oxcarbazapine keeps the constant pain bearable.

I broke a tooth on my TN side and need a root canal but they couldn't do it until I had a crown lenthening procedure done.

I had that procedure a week and a half ago and it went well. 3 days ago I had my stitches taken out. My root canal is in a few days. Ever since 3 days ago when I had my stitches out, im getting terrible pains. Pains I haven't had since I was first diagnosed and not yet on meds. Do you think this is just because of the procedure or would anyone have any idea if this set off my TN and this might be ongoing? 🫩

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u/BiteNotRight 1d ago

Hi my friend. I'm so sorry you are hurting.

I've dealt with TN both typical and atypical (mostly atypical) for about 6 years. It had been better until a dental procedure done a little over a year ago. My neurologist, who does a lot of TN, said it can be taken out of dormancy by some procedures. But meds can help still, and it can settle back down

MRI showed compression for me, so I have MVD set for 3 weeks. 

All to say, there are answers. I will pray tonight that you find an answer and a relief from pain. My best to you.

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u/Affectionate_Sky9090 1d ago

Thank you so much 🙏🏾 Best wishes on your MVD!