Your Name
Your Mailing Address

Date

Journalist’s Name
Publication Name
Publication Mailing Address

Dear _________,

My name is ___________ and I have Anesthesia Dolorosa [or trigeminal deafferentation pain.]

Anesthesia Dolorosa (AD) [or trigeminal deafferentation pain (TDP)] is characterized by constant pain on the forehead, cheek, and/or chin accompanied by numbness to the same area(s). It is not uncommon for an AD [TDP] patient to also report pain in the mouth. Unlike the other cranial neuralgias, there are no periods of remission and the pain is unceasing. Words used to describe the pain of AD [TDP]:

  • burning
  • electric
  • ice cold
  • chemical

In many cases, AD [TDP] is accompanied by sensations of parts of the affected area being pulled or tugged at, particularly in the teeth and gums.

(Your story here)

You would be doing a great public service by writing an article about AD [TDP] for _________ (publication name.) If people were aware of this condition, misdiagnosis would be less common and early intervention would be more common.

I welcome the opportunity to discuss this with you. You can reach me at the above address or send me an email at ____________. Thank you so much for your consideration.

Sincerely,