trigeminal neuralgia

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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

Posts on trigeminal neuralgia (150)

I had a fall 5 years ago and hurt my L chin. I had cortisone shots for 3 years to alleviat...
I have severe r ear and r side of throat throbbing and r eye nerve is stabbing. I was hos...
I would most appreciate some feedback on my case that has baffled my ENT Dr. and the neu...
Hi, About a year ago, I suddenly developed shooting pains in the front of my face, above my...
I have a 4 year old daughter who was dignoised in March 2007 with a 7mm pineal cyst. We go...
Can you tell me where to find statistics on the suicide rate for trigeminal neuralgia. A wh...
I have very bad pain on the left side of my face following a fall where I broke the cheek b...
I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia yesterday and have been prescribed oxcarbazepine ...
So since I last posted I have been on Neurontin for 2 weeks. I was doing great on 300mg 3 t...
My wife had Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia over a month ago. The pain ha...

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Chronic Pain Study


by Jeffrey T Junig, MD PhD, Jul 11, 2009 04:38PM - 11 Comments
The National Pain Foundation has announced that they are seeking participants in a new...

TR-GEM/TMJ PAIN


by Storm007, Nov 17, 2008 12:00AM
Today is my 3rd day ina row of excruciating pain from my tri gem and jaw pain.My dog j...

trigeminal neuralgia


by Mojobeast46, Jul 13, 2008 02:21AM - 2 Comments
I am now experiencing TGN, as well as the electrical-shock-burning up and down my spin...

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