The Pain Corner

Pregnancy with Trigeminal Neuralgia

So my advice for anyone who is pregnant with trigeminal neuralgia?

4 Things I Have Learned From Running Online Support Groups For Chronic Pain

Since 2020, I have run the North West Support Group for the TNA UK.

What is the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK?

The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association is a UK registered charity that provides information and support for people living with trigeminal neuralgia and also for carers and medical professionals. We collate and share research material about the treatment and management of TN and financially support research projects.

Why I Don’t Agree With the New NICE Guidelines For Chronic Pain

Being without a clear cause for pain or being without a diagnosis, does not mean that you are not in pain. It does not mean that you do not require medication to live with the pain.

Tips For Having Your COVID19 Vaccination When You Have Trigeminal Neuralgia

Here are my top tips for getting the vaccine when you live with TN.

“Could You Make That One Without Ice, Please?”

You would be correct in assuming that I have bigger things to worry about than being able to order a cocktail at a bar, but you'd be wrong to think that I'm going to give up the little things I enjoy every once in a while.

Becoming Mummy To Blake: The Ovary Episodes

On Sunday 17th January 2021, at 1.15am, I woke up to feel my waters had broken. I was 35 weeks pregnant, was supposed to have another week left in work and was completely unprepared to go into labour.

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.