Any dentists out there? Need help with root canal problems.?

Question: I had root canals on my #3 molar and my #4 pre-molar. The #3 seemed fine and I got the permanent crown and had no problems. Shortly after having the rtc in the #4 I got the problems. I acquired an ache, and had biting pressure. I went to 3 endo doc's and all 3 agreed that the problems were in the #3. The tooth was extracted as a last resort. Now the problems have seemed to move to the #4 tooth. It is not sensitive to hot/ cold, but seems to have a minor ache at times. I am also lightheaded (could be totally unrelated). I have been back and had the tooth checked again by the endo's and they see no problems. They say that it could be neuralgia? My general dentist, oral surgeon and endo all seem to agree on neuralgia. Is it worth seeking another opinion? I have been given antibiotics, but no change seems to occur. Any suggestions. The tooth has been trimmed so I don't hit it when I bite, and it has not been crowned. Any help is appreciated.

Answers:
There is a condition out there called Trigeminal Neuralgia, rare, but it does exist. Unfortunately, you hear of cases, where people get Root Canal after Root Canal, even extractions and the pain still remains present. I would get a 2nd opinion from a Neurologist and/or someone who specializes in Facial Pain to see if they can rule out the possibilities of Trigeminal Neuralgia (it is called that because it affects the Trigeminal Nerve). Hope that this is helpful!

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