Anniversaries, Michelin Stars, and The Continuing Journey of TN

This past weekend, my husband and I embarked on an anniversary trip that took us to the vibrant city of Chicago. The highlight of our visit was undoubtedly an anniversary dinner at a prestigious two-star Michelin restaurant. It was a culinary experience that tickled our taste buds and filled our hearts with warmth and joy.…Continue reading Anniversaries, Michelin Stars, and The Continuing Journey of TN

From Pre-Dawn to the Pain Block: A Day in the Life of a TN Warrior

October 16th, 2023: The world is still cloaked in darkness at 5 am when Dennis nudges me awake. It’s an ungodly hour, but there’s a mission at hand – a pre-dawn pilgrimage to the UAB Highlands Pain Clinic in Birmingham, AL. The reason for this early awakening? It’s Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain Block Day! By 7…Continue reading From Pre-Dawn to the Pain Block: A Day in the Life of a TN Warrior

Patience and Experimentation: A Day in the Life of TN Testing

October 14th, 2023 Impatience tends to be my close companion, especially when it involves medical test results. As of today, the much-awaited news regarding the cervical MRI is still in transit, testing the limits of my resolve. With two chiropractic visits under my belt, I couldn’t help but wonder how much of a difference it…Continue reading Patience and Experimentation: A Day in the Life of TN Testing

MRI Results and Worrisome Wanderings: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Odyssey Continues

October 13th, 2023 As the digital ink dries on my MRI results for the brain, I can let out a sigh of relief – no abnormalities detected. A resounding “WHEW!” echoed through my mind and soul. I must admit, though, I’d somehow spiraled into a whirlwind of worry in the hours leading up to this…Continue reading MRI Results and Worrisome Wanderings: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Odyssey Continues

When Pain Clocks in at Work: A Substitute Teacher’s Trigeminal Neuralgia Chronicles

October 12th, 2023 Ah, Thursday – the day the universe decided to test my mettle while substitute teaching. It started like any other day, but soon enough, my unwelcome companion, Trigeminal Neuralgia, decided to clock in. Imagine this: I’m in front of a classroom full of eager minds, ready to share wisdom and knowledge. Suddenly,…Continue reading When Pain Clocks in at Work: A Substitute Teacher’s Trigeminal Neuralgia Chronicles

The Power of Telehealth and Healing Hands: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Journey Continues

October 11th, 2023 Just as the clock struck 7:45 am, I embarked on a telehealth adventure with not one, not two, but three doctors from the UAB Highlands Pain Clinic – a trio of medical knights ready to tackle my Trigeminal Neuralgia head-on. The star-studded lineup included Dr. Paul, Dr. Brooks (who was my precious…Continue reading The Power of Telehealth and Healing Hands: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Journey Continues

A Date with Destiny: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Diagnosis

October 10th, 2023 In the world of healthcare, I’m quite confident that my recent visit to Dr. David Wilhelm earned me a spot in his “Top 10 Most Bizarre Patient Ailments” list. Allow me to paint you a quick picture: a pain so severe it’s like having a simultaneous toothache, migraine, and earache, all conspiring…Continue reading A Date with Destiny: My Trigeminal Neuralgia Diagnosis