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What is trigeminal neuralgia?

Trigeminal neuralgia is very painful swelling (inflammation) of the nerve (trigeminal nerve) that delivers feeling to the face and "surface" of the eye.

Alternative Names:

Tic douloureux

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Posts on trigeminal neuralgia (155)

atypical mental formen trigeminal neuralgia - Neurology Community

- Jan 25, 2010
I had a fall 5 years ago and hurt my L chin. I had cortisone shots for 3 years to alleviat...

trigeminal neuralgia - Neurology Community

- Jan 13, 2010
Does anyone know if someone has been recently diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia if this c...

Torredol - Neurology Community

- Dec 17, 2009
Can torredol be used for a short term to relieve acute pain from trigeminal neuralgia?

Are my symptoms TN or Neuropathic Pain? Pls help! - Trigeminal Neuralgia Community

- Dec 16, 2009
Hi everyone! I'm new to this site and forum! I'm very concerned because I'm so confused. I ...

Trigeminal neuralgia?????? - Neurology Community

- Dec 02, 2009
My brother had an "eyebrow" lift over a year ago. They used tiny screws to tighten the ski...

glossopharyngeal neuralgia - Neurology Community

- Nov 26, 2009
I have severe r ear and r side of throat throbbing and r eye nerve is stabbing. I was hos...

Can this be Tic Douloureux? Please help! - Neurology Community

- Nov 17, 2009
I was wonder if episodes from T.N could last anywhere from 10 minutes to close to an hour? ...

Well had the nerve block, what now? - Trigeminal Neuralgia Community

- Nov 10, 2009
I had the temporary nerve block done on Tuesday for my occipital neuralgia but I still feel...

Trieminal Nerve and Ear Infection - Neurology Community

- Oct 31, 2009
I would most appreciate some feedback on my case that has baffled my ENT Dr. and the neu...

is this trigeminal neuralgia? - Neurology Community

- Oct 24, 2009
Hi, About a year ago, I suddenly developed shooting pains in the front of my face, above my...
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