Ten years until someone said 'trigeminal neuralgia.'
I saw six dentists and two ENTs before a neurologist recognized what was happening to me.
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MVD gave me my mornings back.
I'd forgotten what it felt like to brush my teeth without bracing for a shock.
Caring for my dad through TN.
Watching someone you love in that kind of pain changes you. Here's what helped us both.
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