Hi I am a 73 year old woman just been diagnosed with TN.
Fortunately i have never taken medication , do not like what I read about side effects.
my Doctor recommended Steroid....no way ..but she did tell me about CBD balm and oil which I could purchase from a health shop.
i am in Lisbon at the moment going down to the algarve till the beginning of March .
have to say since the first day of using the balm I have been pain free.
unfortunatly it’s not something the pharmaceutical companies which to hear .... but I do hope you will publish this letter.
it really works.
i would like more information about this oil my tn is diferent my start in my ears in goes up to my head and i get volts like electricy 
if you knew my story you would not believe it
Corky - good to read that your medication is proving helpful
A couple of points : 1. Why did your GP suggest steroids? This isn't a normal drug used for TN. 2. What is CBD balm and oil?
Thank will help further discussion. Colin
Thank you it's pretty pricey here in canada but i have some connections will give this a try for sure!
I'm also curious as to what CBD oil is. I have atypical TN and my meds are Gabapentin (already on it for chronic back/nerve pain) and then Carbamazapene. Sometimes I feel the pain going down my neck, under my ear. I like to rub tiger balm on it... but I don't think that actually does anything other than make me smell funny 