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I Don’t Have A Migraine: The Worst Neurology Consultation

Come next year, when I go back for a consultation, I'll be asking for a new neurologist.

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Trigeminal Neuralgia and the Codeine Ban: I’m Pregnant

"You can't take codeine when you're pregnant."

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I’m Pregnant: The Ovary Episodes

In June, I'd been feeling dizzy with stomach cramps and extreme fatigue. I pretty much always feel sick and tired, so this wasn't anything unusual, but the cramps without the period were getting getting pretty annoying after a few days.

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What To Expect When You Have An Electromyography (EMG) 

Yes, I had one of those painful nerve tests.

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What To Expect When You Start Taking Amitriptyline

Amitriptyline is the medication I am asked about most often.

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I Have Chronic Pain, But I’m Still Allowed To Have A Life

I have trigeminal neuralgia and I'm allowed to have a life.

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What Is The Difference Between Nerve Pain and Regular Pain?

I have trigeminal neuralgia and my brain thinks I'm in pain all the time. It's really difficult to explain to anyone who doesn't live with neuropathic (nerve) pain.

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Why Is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called ‘The Suicide Disease’?

Even if we can be sure a death was suicide, how can we be sure that someone took their own life due to having trigeminal neuralgia?

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