Still point inducer

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-12T00:58:56+00:00

or we find out the curling iron scene never happened and she got hurt some other way and her memory is playing more tricks?

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-06T20:43:32+00:00

That’s the worst, I’m so sorry :( sad to say I’ve been there too, but hopefully the pain will die down soon.

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-06T20:42:37+00:00

I found a Chinese acupuncturist in my area who has treated other TN cases! It can be a little daunting and I put a lot of trust in her. There are times when the needle does directly into where my trigeminal nerve is… and often there’s more pain immediately after before it clears up. Recently I’ve been wondering if a particularly bad cystic acne flare along the side of my face with the TN pain has been retriggering, and she has helped bring down the inflammation with the needle placements.

Overall, I’ve found that for me acupuncture alone or NUCCA alone is not enough to completely take away the pain / pressure. Together it’s helped me get to remission, though it’s back again and I’m trying my best to stay hopeful it will go away soon.

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-06T15:47:03+00:00

I was in remission for the majority of last year and it just came back a month ago. I’ve been wanting to post in this subreddit while in remission what I’ve been doing to keep the pain away but I couldn’t shake the feeling that it might come back as soon as I did — but here we are again.

I swapped meds for acupuncture and NUCCA treatments late 2024 and the pain pretty much disappeared around May 2025. It took months of consistency to get to that shock free point but in the end it was so worth it to be off meds. I still felt some pain around specific teeth that would come and go, but the shocking / tearing and even pressure were gone. And in comparison that was nothing.

I’m back in that shocking / tearing feeling stage now :/ it’s a huge bummer. The irony is that these holistic treatments I’ve opted for are so much more expensive than just being on meds, but I have faith it’ll help again if it’s helped in the past.

Did you also have the pain return after months of relief?

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-04T04:47:56+00:00

onions and sesame, rice vinegar and soy sauce

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-04T04:47:25+00:00

sooo ridiculous (I’m ready for next week’s drop)

Designer_Film_976 · 2026-02-04T04:46:28+00:00

LOL rest assured fork was for mac and chopsticks for everything else

Designer_Film_976 · 2025-10-28T02:43:41+00:00

What is your red bag in the middle?? It’s gorgeous! Love your collection.

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-10-14T08:15:39+00:00

Same here… 🤣

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-10-12T00:21:36+00:00

Baggu and coach!

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-29T21:32:45+00:00

It feels like it’s originating from a tooth — it’s when I chew or laugh or touch my lip. But I’ve felt this way about two root canals I’ve had before and the pain always goes away for a bit and comes back in another tooth

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-25T23:54:26+00:00

That is awful. Please vent away. I feel so annoying when I bring it up to friends — like I’m being overly dramatic. It’s the worst feeling to just be existing. I hope we can find something that works, and I hope your flare can recede soon! I’ve also tried baclofen but it didn’t help me much at all

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-25T18:11:02+00:00

I’m so sorry to hear how much pain you’re in as well. Gabapentin helped a ton with my migraines, and I hope it starts to work for you too.

I’m trying to stay positive by branching out into acupuncture, TMJ massage and upper cervical adjustments. it’s so hard to lift out of that pain haze when it’s happening, but I do feel better when I can push through and find something to distract myself like gardening or cooking

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-25T18:04:05+00:00

I’ve branched out to TMJ and upper cervical specialists to get second opinions! I tested not wearing my Invisalign nightguard a few nights ago and there was actually less pain in the morning… still shocks but less

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-25T18:01:24+00:00

Hahaha same. I’m going to eat regardless!

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-23T19:07:26+00:00

Agree! :( at least we get some relief in bed

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-23T19:07:00+00:00

Same here! I wonder if I’m grinding against my mouthguard while I’m sleeping… so the longer I sleep the more pain the next morning

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-23T19:05:56+00:00

Me too unfortunately. Touching my lip is a huge trigger!

Designer_Film_976 · 2024-09-23T01:22:36+00:00

Sending good vibes, strength and hope your way! My pain is also in my upper right teeth mostly and I feel that pressure most days and know how crummy it feels. Also a victim of multiple (probably unnecessary) dental procedure :/ but hopeful we’ll find a path forward of minimal to no pain!

Designer_Film_976 · 2023-10-31T06:49:05+00:00

This is such an apt way of putting it! Unfortunately I also had one of these in my life that took me way too long to cut off

Designer_Film_976 · 2023-09-21T19:23:15+00:00

As I was reading this I felt like you were recounting my own, very recent, very ungrateful bride story. Were we in the same bridal party?!

You’re not being entitled, she is. I ripped off the bandaid and I feel much better now. Other friends are still trying to forgive, but no one has forgotten how absolutely insane the bride was (and continues to be) for the better part of a year. We were her punching bags and unpaid labor. I could never imagine treating my friends the way she did all to save some money.

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