Sam, TN Patient

His Personal Story

I was struck with the excruciating pain of TNA last year, at the age of 81.  It hit me in a rear bottom tooth and spread through my neck and head. The dentist x-rayed me and said I should see a doctor. My doctor discovered it was TN; and told me that it could get worse, could get better, and might go away.

After months of extreme suffering, TN was expelled completely, and I didn't know why until I read Dr. Joseph Vaughan's article in your TNALERT.

I had been taking calcium supplements on orders of my doctor - to protect my bone structure. My TN started about that time. After several months of using the vitamin, I developed pains in my arms and legs, and stopped taking it.

Until I read the article in your magazine, I didn't understand what caused the TN. I firmly believe the calcium supplement was responsible. I haven't had any TN pain for over a year and am extremely grateful.  

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Updated 7-18-06