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Trigeminal Neuralgia |
Tic Douleureux; Trigeminal Neuralgia/Tic Douloureux |
Trigeminal neuralgia is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, upper jaw, and lower jaw. Trigeminal neuralgia is considered by most physicians to be the most painful condition known to man, and has, in fact, been called the, "suicide disease," because this has been the choice of many people who were unable to have their pain controlled with medications or surgery.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms1-2 of 4 more...
Signs and symptoms
... An attack of trigeminal neuralgia can last from a few seconds to about a minute. Some people have mild, occasional twinges of pain, while other people have frequent, severe, electric-shock-like pain. ...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... The condition is called trigeminal neuralgia because the painful facial areas are those served by one or more of three branches of the trigeminal nerve. This large nerve originates deep inside your br...
Source: MayoClinic
Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment1 of 1
Treatment
... Medications are the usual initial treatment for trigeminal neuralgia. Medications are often effective in lessening or blocking the pain signals sent to your brain. A number of drugs are available. If ...
Source: MayoClinic
Trigeminal Neuralgia Support1 of 1
Coping skills
... Living with trigeminal neuralgia can be difficult. The disorder may affect your interaction with friends and family, your productivity at work, and the overall quality of your life. You may find that ...
Source: MayoClinic
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Information Page
... Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve (the 5th cranial nerve), one of the largest nerves in the head. The trigeminal nerve is responsible f...
Source: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Articles
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Information Page
... Trigeminal neuralgia, also called tic douloureux, is a condition that affects the trigeminal nerve (the 5th cranial nerve), one of the largest nerves in the head. The trigeminal nerve is responsible f...
Resources
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Trigeminal Neuralgia (National Institutes of Health)
- Find a Board-Certified Neurosurgeon (American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons)
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