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
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