This week I have had pain like I have never had before
Don’t know what to do anymore.

Taking the medication as directed
But the condition is not being corrected.

Just increase is doctors advice
But I am not sure that is wise.

Side effects leave me with no energy
And I know it is not due to just being elderly.

With breakfast I have about 8 shocks
And for lunch as many knocks

At Dinner it is the same
I just cannot eat without pain

It even hurts when I talk
And a side effect of the medication is an awkward walk,

I notice to stumble not now and then…
But over and over again.

My gait is no longer stable
And I hope to wake up one morning… thinking it is all a fable.

I hope the phone will not ring
Because talking gives me a severe sting.

When I move… bend …or reach
I preach…

For the shock to be mild and tolerable
Instead of absolutely horrible.

It is hard to comprehend
Why research dollars are not spend

To find a cure
Because this pain one cannot endure.

This electric knife stabbing sensation
Is beyond any imagination.

Trigeminal Neuralgia is the blame
For this unimaginable pain.

Bu I am thankful that I can still quietly sit and write
Even without my favorite bite.

While between jolts I can pray
For someday this pain to go away