Scrapping Through The Pain Of Trigeminal Neuralgia

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

I have been cleaning out my scrapbook files this week while I am battling some pretty horrendous facial and mouth pain. I have found some really cute items I made last winter and forgot all about. These are some of my favorites - I made tons of the BEE MINE sets and gave all of them away but one. The little white tear bear holding the pink heart I only made one of, didn't think I liked it at the time and gave it away. Now I wish I hadn't because I like her a lot and I can't seem to find my pattern for her. Live and learn I guess. Always keep one of everything you make for yourself! As always, if you see something here you can't live without leave a comment with you email addy and if I still have the pattern I will email it to you. If you want me to make something for you I would be glad to do that, too, only there will be some cost involved for time and supplies.

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kswjeffJanuary 25, 2009 at 7:37 PM
I love all your Valentine bear files. I would love to have whatever you could send!
kswjeff@yahoo.com
Thanks!!
Karen
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dutchdollieJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:35 AM
Sure thing , Karen. I will get my patterns together and shoot them your way today or Tuesday. I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
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AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:16 AM
I could draw you a pattern of your cute little tear bear holding the heart, if you need.
Kristal
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dutchdollieJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Thanks a bunch, Kristal, but I found the pattern amongst my Easter files. I guess this is why I should clean them out more often :)
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AnonymousJanuary 28, 2009 at 7:00 PM
I love all of your work everything is so cute I am just starting to do paper piecing I know I will be doing alot of it soon. lol I really like your bear in the overalls. I would love to have any of your patterns you could send.
dottiecamp1@sbcglobal.net
hope you have a Blessed Day
Dottie
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Shawna BatesJanuary 31, 2009 at 11:19 PM
I love that chubby little bear!
You and I have the same background. I love it!
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dutchdollieFebruary 1, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Dottie - Patterns are on the way to you. Thank you for the compliments on my work :)

Shawna - Thank you! I love that bear, too!
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TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia) Description / Definition
TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia) is a nerve disorder of unknown origin that causes sudden shock-like facial pains, typically near the nose, lips, eyes or ears. It is said to be the most excruciatingly painful human condition in the world.
The disorder, also called tic douloureaux, is named for the three-part (trigeminal) nerve that supplies sensations to all parts of the face.
However, because the trigeminal nerve is involved does not establish the diagnosis as being TN.
The earliest description of trigeminal neuralgia can be inferred by Galen who was born in AD 81.
TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia) is a disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve that causes episodes of intense, stabbing, electric shock-like pain in the areas of the face where the branches of the nerve are distributed - lips, eyes, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw.
A less common form of the disorder called "Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia" may cause less intense, constant, dull burning or aching pain, sometimes with occasional electric shock-like stabs.
Both forms of the disorder most often affect one side of the face, but some patients experience pain at different times on both sides.
Onset of symptoms occurs most often after age 50, but cases are known in children and even infants. Something as simple and routine as brushing the teeth, putting on makeup or even a slight breeze can trigger an attack, resulting in sheer agony for the individual.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is not fatal, but it is universally considered to be the most painful affliction known to medical practice. By many, it's called the "suicide disease."
Initial treatment of TN is usually by means of anti-convulsant drugs, such as Tegretol or Neurontin. Some anti-depressant drugs also have significant pain relieving effects.
Should medication be ineffective or if it produces undesirable side effects, neurosurgical procedures are available to relieve pressure on the nerve or to reduce nerve sensitivity.
Some patients report having reduced or relieved pain by means of alternative medical therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic adjustment, self-hypnosis or meditation.
Trigeminal Neuralgia is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that TN, or a subtype of TN, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 people suffer from TN, although those numbers may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis. 1 in 5,000 are thought to suffer from some type of facial pain.
The exact cause of TN is not fully understood

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