Trigeminal Neuralgia
“What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia?”
Over the next 2 weeks we are going to learn about a condition called trigeminal neuralgia. We are going to learn about signs and symptoms, causes and what treatments work and which do not work.
Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by intense pain in the face and has been described by many as “one of the most painful conditions anyone could ever have.”
The location of trigeminal nerve pain can be the ear, eye, nose, lips, scalp, forehead, cheek, teeth, tongue or even the entire side of the face.
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Trigeminal nerve pain has been described as intense, stabbing electric shocks or burning-type shooting pains that can last seconds, minutes or even hours.
The short interval attacks can repeat up to 100 times per day.
Attacks can be triggered by light touch on the face or even air currents but most attacks occur spontaneously without any stimulation.
The pain usually occurs in cycles and periods of remission (no pain) can last months or even years.
This condition can affect people of any age but typically affects adults and females more so than males.
Currently, the most popular forms of treatment are medication, Botox injections and surgery all with equivocal results at best.
Next time we are going to learn about causes of trigeminal nerve pain and effective alternative forms of treatment.
In the meantime, if you have any questions on this topic or any other health concerns you may have or your family may have, please give me a call.
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