Invisible Illness and the Pain Others Cannot See
I'm slowly returning to work and to you. I promised more in-depth content recently, but the last week — marked by a multi-day migraine — took away my space…
A Day with Trigeminal Neuropathy on Tenerife
March 14. Second day on winter Tenerife.
Nature Sounds and Pain Relief: How Ocean Waves Calm the Nervous System
Sometimes, when my face hurts badly and my head is bombarded with sensations that are hard to bear, I like to put on a film that takes me on a journey to a…
Chronic Pain and Cognitive Decline: How Trigeminal Neuralgia Affects the Brain
Memory is one of the most important functions of our brain. It's what allows us to learn new things, recognize people and places, and build a sense of cont…
Do Not Stay Alone with This Pain
Recently, very sad news reached me.
Cervicogenic Headache: When the Neck Causes Head Pain
Headache is one of the most common complaints in modern life. Most people associate it primarily with migraine, tension, or stress. However, there is a par…
Understanding Facial Pain: Why Empathy Is Part of Treatment
Facial pain is one of those experiences that defies simple definitions. When the trigeminal nerve is involved, it can appear like a sudden electrical disch…
Why This Page Exists
"It looks like you're profiting from our suffering. Can't you be more original? I'll report you to admin if I see this again."
Breath as an Anchor: Living with Chronic Pain for 12 Years
For twelve years, pain has been my teacher. Not the kind you choose — but the kind that shows up uninvited.
Occipital Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Occipital neuralgia was for many years known as Arnold's disease. However, the name is controversial. It is unclear whether the eponym refers to Julius Arn…
The 'Difficult Patient' Label and Chronic Pain
This text is the result of observing support groups for people affected by trigeminal nerve disorders, and many hours of conversations within our small cir…
Our Voice Is Being Heard
Today my article was published on two regional news portals. This is an important moment for me. I feel that our quiet experiences are beginning to resonat…
A New Radiofrequency Ablation System for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Pain that cannot be seen is often one of the hardest to understand for those around us. People who struggle with classical trigeminal neuralgia know that t…
Gabapentin and Dementia Risk: What the Research Actually Shows
"Gabapentin, a drug used by millions of people for pain, may be linked to increased dementia risk."
Physical Activity, Brain Health, and Trigeminal Pain
Just a decade or so ago, the adult human brain was thought to be a largely "finished" structure — formed once and relatively unchangeable. Today we know th…
Valentine's Day: Self-Love When Living with Chronic Pain
Today, on Valentine's Day, I want to share something more than traditional wishes.
Trigeminal Pain and Its Impact on Relationships and Identity
For those who are just getting on this pain rollercoaster — a brief explanation of what trigeminal neuralgia and neuropathy are.
Two Faces of Trigeminal Neuralgia: Constant Pain vs. Paroxysmal Attacks
Another interesting article about trigeminal neuralgia appeared recently — but once again it focuses on the classical form. The one that medicine knows bes…
Why Pain Persists After Nerve Injury: Understanding Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain
A small but important disclaimer to start: I am not a physician. This post is not medical advice and does not attempt to offer diagnoses. It was written as…
Pregabalin and Weight Gain: What Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia Should Know
Pregabalin needs no introduction here... a medication that for many people with neuropathic pain or trigeminal neuralgia is an enormous source of support.
My Story: 12 Years Living with Trigeminal Neuropathy
In the bio of this page, I managed to fit a few lines about myself so you'd know who's writing to you. But that's only a fragment of a much bigger whole —…
Autologous Blood Therapy for Temporomandibular Joint Pain
At the Wrocław University Dental Center in Poland, patients suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain can now access modern therapies utilizing pre…
How Little We Still Know About Trigeminal Pain
Imagine for a moment that we are in the mid-twentieth century. The scientific world is celebrating because Egas Moniz has just received the Nobel Prize for…
Surgical Treatment Outcomes for Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy
This article is based on the scientific paper *Post-traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathic Pain: Factors Affecting Surgical Treatment Outcomes*, authored by Timo…