is this trigeminal neuralgia?

[unnerved]

I suddenly developed intense, searing pain in both my eyes.  I have seen several eye specialists and aside from having dry eye and ocular rosacea they cannot explain my symptoms or pain.  My eyes are healthy, and my dry eye well controlled.  My doctor prx gabapentin 1200 mg 3X/day, cymbalta 60 mg, and tramadol.  This combo has significantly helped control the pain in my eyes (sometimes like ice pellets shooting into them) My doctor says my symptoms are not typical of trigeminal neu. but it must be some kind of neuralgia because I've responded so well to the meds. What could be wrong with me?  This has destroyed my life.

[dr_simran]

Hello unnerved,
Trigeminal nerve  which is responsible for sensations of the face. The cause trigeminal neuralgia  is probably a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve. Tumors and multiple sclerosis can also cause it, but in some cases the cause is unknown. The pain is sudden, severe, electric shock-like, stabbing that is typically felt on one side of the jaw or cheek.The   pain can be triggered by vibration or, washing the face, brushing teeth, eating, drinking, talking, or being exposed to the wind.It may also occur at night..Your symptoms do not exactly match the clinical picture of trigeminal neuralgia but you should continue with the treatment and do notgo in for complicated details.The treatment consists of medicines, surgery, and complementary approaches.
For more information refer http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/trigeminal_neuralgia/detail_trigeminal_neuralgia.htm
Best

[stella046]

Hi unnerved,

I have ATN, but also signs of Occipital Neuralgia.

I send here link, maybe it helps you if not me.

www.drshankland.com/pain_disorders_tmj.html - 35k -

Good luck,
Stella