Trigeminal Neuralgia Community

This patient support community is for discussions relating to trigeminal neuralgia.

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Welcome to the Trigeminal Neuralgia Forum

painterchic

Welcome to the Trigeminal Neuralgia Forum! Here you will find a wonderful group of people, who have TN, suspect they may have TN or are b...

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Is there any one who got cure by Chiropractor for trigeminal Neuralgia

kumardkj108

I am going twice a week to a Chiropractor to get relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia .He is an expert in in nerve pain treatment.I have T...

7 answers | 1 comment

Extreme Pain from Trigeminal neuralgia

toocute2b4gtn

I have been back and forth to the emergency room looking for something to help control the pain, this last time I was told "this is an em...

8 answers

Can botox give relief for trigeminal neuralgia?

raudi3832

I have had symptons from trigeminal neuralgia for the past 5 years. Last April ina a 2 week period, every day the pain escalated. I lost ...

5 answers | 2 comments

Trigeminal Neuralgia

bowtie_nut

Hi, my name is Keith and I was diagnosed with TN a few years ago, but I think I've had it most of my life. I don't have the typical faci...

2 answers

12 years after microvascular decompression

PenelopeAnn

Twelve years ago I had microvascular decompression of the left trigeminal nerve. I was 26 years old. I had mostly sharp shooting pain epi...

23 answers

Trigemimal Neuralgia

TucsonNeNe

I posted this question a few minutes ago, but have no idea "where" it is!!! So here I go again..... I'm a female in my 60's, diagnose...

25 answers

Newly dx with Trigiminal Neuralgia

dwegc

I just developed random pain 3 weeks ago. I went to the neurologist who diagnosed me with TN. In researching treatment options and talkin...

1 answer

Trigeminal Neuralgia Triggers

rennee0122

I have had Atypical Trigeminal Neuralgia for almost four years. I also have Anesthesia Dolorosa. I was wondering what everyone's trigge...

13 answers

Could a virus cause Trigeminal Neuralgia?

painterchic

I have had Trigeminal Neuralgia for about a year now. At first it was severe, more the type 1 classic and mostly the horrible pain was in...

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What causes ATN to stay active?

Annickan

I was misdiagnosed and was recently re-diagnosed with TN due to zoster sine, however I think I have ATN. What causes flare ups and the vi...

1 answer

need answer urgently

sarahgill

i want to discuss a case a boy age 10 y history is of 7 days back pain in bilatral calf muscles leadin to wekness of both lower limb...

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atypical trigeminal neuralgia -- for wife

jbbarry

Started for Wife who had mild toothache over a year ago, but before she scheduled an appointment - the pain was gone, But it came back, s...

2 answers | 1 comment

MSG allergy

lizzyrymps

I think I am suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, which is aggrevated by Monosodium Glutamate. Does anyone else have such a reaction to t...

4 answers | 6 comments

Looking for doctor specializing in trigeminal neuralgia in the Atlanta area.

crodrig54

I was diagnosed in the ER with having what is likely atypical trigeminal neuralgia (TN2). My doctor referred me to a neurologist who does...

Side effects from Gamma Knife used for TN

jopmom

I had Gamma-Knife Surgery 4 months ago for Trigeminal Neuralgia. After the surgery, I felt no different than before. However, recently,...

4 answers | 1 comment

Jaw muscle pain or nerve pain? Trigeminal neuralgia?

Achyjaw

Hello. About a month ago I had a dull aching in my jaw. I also had some ear pain and my jaw was clicking/popping. I also had some tooth s...

Does my 14 y/o son have trigeminal neuralgia?

Angelalea

My 14y/o son has been complaining of "shooting electrical pain" over the past few months. At first it was here and there, but now he sai...

Do i have Trigeminal Neuralgia !!please help!!

sixeye

I think i have Trigeminal Neuralgia but the doctors and the psychiatrist will not listen to me, please if anybody can help i would be ver...

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trigeminal neuralgia?

kathben

I have a sharp shooting pain in between corner of right eye and nose. It really only hurts if the slightest touch. If it is windy or co...

2 answers | 1 comment

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