u/AdKitchen8690

Howdy! Wondering what others do when chewing is your trigger? I 59(f) w/bilateral TN due to compression of the nerve at the root. I have had this since 2010, it went remission for years!!! When it came back a couple of years ago, and is worse than ever. I have an allergy to carbamazepine; I have tried the highest dose of Keppra, nerve blocks, am taking Oxcarbazepine and Lyrica. While things like, wind, smiling or talking too much also trigger from time to time, it is chewing food (never gum) that is the biggest trigger for me. I also have MS, but I’ve been told this is an anatomy issue, not an MS inspired issue. I guess I just got lucky! I really am hoping to not blend food, but will do whatever I have to at this point. Thanks for sharing! I am sorry we are all dealing with this ugly condition.