nerve damage gum pain

[shartol]

I have been told I had damage, possible caused by infection, to my 5 and 7 facial nerves, because of a year long infection to 5 lower teeth that were eventually extracted and then had dry sockets.  The upper nerve pain has subsided somewhat, but now the lower gums and jaw feel hot and like thousands of needles are pricking the area.  Ice and oral jel does temporarily ease the pain... is there anything I can do or is there a better topical I can apply to help with the pain.

I just started having this type of pain... before that it was a pain in the jaw.

Thank you.

[kevrbar]

I am sorry to here about your problem. I have basically the same thing from a root canal. I was sent to a neurosurgeon where I was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. I am currently on neurontin to control the pain. I am definitely not an expert but you should go to your doctor for a referral if possible.

[scottma]

Seeing an orofacial pain specialist is advised.