A Project of Art and Maybe Some Healing
Facial pain patient Erika Greenup shares her story about being diagnosed with atypical TN at 24 and how she copes with art.
FPA currently offers group meetings via Zoom. We hope to be back to in-person meetings again soon! All Support Group meetings are free and open to everyone affected by facial pain.
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We hope you gather inspiration and find hope in the stories of others who are affected by facial pain.
Each person with facial pain has a story. Every story offers something- hope, tips that you can try, and even a dose of humor in the face of adversity. We hope you gain inspiration from these brave members of our community.
Facial pain patient Erika Greenup shares her story about being diagnosed with atypical TN at 24 and how she copes with art.
Stephanie BloughChair, Young Patients Committee The Young Patients Committee (YPC) assists in fulfilling the mission of FPA by representing the interests of neuropathic facial pain patients under the age of […]
I found support at FPA- and then I paid it forward. Read Susan’s facial pain story.
Facial pain patient Rosa Jimenez shares her experience with chronic pain and being an FPA Peer Mentor.
The Young Patients Committee (YPC) assists in fulfilling the mission of FPA by representing the interests of neuropathic facial pain patients under the age of 40. In 2021, YPC launched […]
Five years pain free after successful MVD, and counting. Read David’s facial pain story.
Facial pain patient Kerrin Hearney shares her experience of being diagnosed at a young age and navigating the healthcare system.
Hello, my name is Stephanie Blough, and I am honored to share my experience with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) and the successful surgery I had that has left me pain and […]
A random accident sent one woman on an unexpected facial pain journey.
Facial pain patient Candace Walkup shares her experience with managing facial pain while still checking items off her bucket list.
Anne-Marie Clarke is a retired Family Court Judge. She loves to travel. She is grateful for the help she has found for dealing with trigeminal neuralgia (TN) through Facebook and […]
Claire Patterson talks about her founding of our organization in 1990.
Facial pain patient Charity Harris shares her story about making a path for herself and adapting to life in a wheelchair.
The Young Patients Committee (YPC) assists in fulfilling the mission of FPA by representing the interests of neuropathic facial pain patients under the age of 40. In 2021, YPC launched […]
Facial pain patient Kenzie talks about being a young person with trigeminal neuralgia.
Facial pain patient Anna Williams shares tips and advice for those interested in patient advocacy.
The Young Patients Committee (YPC) assists in fulfilling the mission of FPA by representing the interests of neuropathic facial pain patients under the age of 40. In 2021, YPC launched […]
Facial pain patient Lilia talks about being a young person with trigeminal neuralgia.
Facial pain patient Abby Scherr shares her experience with having TN, managing relationships, and finding the right treatment option for her.
Carol Bloom, FPA Peer Mentor and former Support Group Leader My name is Carol Bloom, and I am a peer mentor with the Facial Pain Association. I had my first […]
Facial pain patient Emmy talks about being a young person with geniculate neuralgia, vagoglossopharyngeal neuralgia, Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, and Chiari.
https://despitepain.com/ I was in my early twenties when I noticed a constant ache in my face. Doctors didn’t know what was causing it but didn’t investigate it either. At one […]
Kenneth F. Casey, MD We doctors spend our days running around, seeing patients, looking things up (really, we do – all the time!) and filling out seemingly endless insurance forms, […]
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