u/Steph240497

Hi, I am a 29 year old female who was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia last week after a very severe episode which landed me in hospital. I have never experienced anything like this before. I am now on carbamezipine which has helped the attacks massively but I am left with the “pre attack” sensation which means I am on edge constantly terrified a flare up is coming.

I am wondering what the most common cause is for trigeminal neuralgia amongst everyone? And how people cope with the fatigue and brain fog? I haven’t yet worked out if it’s from the TN attack last week or the side effects of the carbamezipine.

Thank you in advance!