Facial Neuralgia Resources: Dr. Jannetta's Song

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TIC DOULOUREUX,
MY DARLING
by
Dr. Peter Jannetta M.D.

Dr. Peter Jannetta, who pioneered the MVD (microvascular decompression) procedure is a man of many talents, some of which he shared at the 1996 and 1998 Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Conventions. His immense talent, compassion and humanity impressed all who attended these conventions. He has graciously given permission to share this song he wrote.

(Sung to the tune of "Skip to my Lou")

Got my face pain, out of the blue
Got my face pain out of the blue
Got my face pain, out of the blue
What did I do, my Darling.

Chorus:
Tic doulo, tic doulo, Tic Douloureux
Tic doulo, Tic doulo, Tic Douloureux
Tic doulo, Tic doulo, Tic Douloureux
Tic Douloureux, my Darling.

Saw a dentist as did you
Saw a dentist as did you
Saw a dentist as did you
He took my teeth out, Darling.

Saw my doctor as did you
Saw my doctor as did you
Saw my doctor as did you
He didn't help, my Darling.

Saw a neurologist, as did you
He diagnosed it that is true
He diagnosed it that is true
Tic Douloureux, my Darling.

Tegretol, Dilantin, Baclofen
Dilantin, Baclofen, Tegretol
Baclofen, Tegretol, Dilantin
Slept all the time, my Darling.

Operation is for you
Operation is for you
Operation is for you
Said Dr. so & so, my Darling.

All the surgeons do what they do
Help most of us, hurt a few
Help most of us, hurt a few
Tic Douloureux, my Darling.

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