Over the years, friends/family/well-wishing people/or just confused people have said some statements that highlighted their lack of understanding of TN. I'll try to summarize them here:
- Have you had your teeth looked at?
- How's your jaw pain?
- How's your headaches?
- Have you tried essential oils?
- I've had pains like that before
- Isn't it about time you outgrew that?
- ...18 years into the illness "What's wrong?"
- You should try "Hospital (Whatever) - they're the BEST!"
- Have you tried (insert any medication name here)
- You seem quiet
- You're still out of work? wow
- My friend takes (whatever medication) and says it works GREAT for him
- It's probably stress
- Maybe it's the iced tea that you drink
- You have TN now? oh it's because you were so stressed out last month (or whenever)
- Maybe THIS surgery will actually work
- There must be something they can do
- These doctor's really need to get on the ball
There are SO many more! I'll add them when I think of them.
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