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This treatment may not be strong enough, but have you tried Lidoderm 
patches? They are specific for shingles type pain.  I use them on occasion 
for neuropathic low back pain. They work pretty well.

I get Trigeminal Neuralgia usually when the base of the nerve or the upper 
portion is exposed to extreme cold.  Surprisingly,  pressure over the pain 
sometimes gives me temporary relief, otherwise it's Extra Strength Tylenol 
and applied warmth that usually get me over it. To date, my episodes have 
only been in  response to subfreezing temperatures, or to an air 
conditioner 
blowing on the right side of my face for a long period.  I have had this 
for 
probably 40 years on the right side of my face, and just in the past 2 
years 
have started having the problem on the left side of my face.  I know mine 
is 
not as bad as some, but the patterns are sometimes similar.
Susan, retired RNC in Ohio

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It sure is!  Especially when it comes to the nerves of the body as they do 
not show up in regular medical tests.  So the doctor has to go on your 
symptoms instead and some doctors are very finicky in that aspect - diagnosing 
you with the correct disorder.



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