I wasn't sure where to put this, if anywhere. My neuro is an MS specialist, but she has ruled it out for me (clean MRI & good exam). She still sees me for some other neurological problems. She recently diagnosed me with trigeminal neuralgia but she was in a hurry and didn't have time to discuss treatments. I thought you ladies and gentlemen might have some insight, even for someone who doesn't have MS. She said that after blood work, EKG, and another head MRI, I can see a headache specialist for possibilities like nerve blocks. But as far as medication - I'm not sure of the differences? The options were anti seizures or amitriptyline. I'm concerned about sleepiness (already have fibro and fatigue) and other side effects. She didn't give me a list of possible choices and I don't remember the specific anti-seizure medications she mentioned. What would be the usual? The treatment is very different for MS-TN and non-MS TN, correct?
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