Question 1

my brother (26), suffering from constant facial pain for over a year now. he went to many doctors, but no progress. he's been checked for deviated nasal septum, teeth, trigeminal neuralgia; all turned out negative. pain killers don't help?

Accepted Answer

: A few thoughts: 1. TMJ issues, seek out specialized dentist  2. Occult sinus inflammation or infection  3. Unusual neuralgias such as sphenopalatine, vidian, etc.     Re. meds, maybe more successful using gabapentin or Lyrica?

Question 2

what medications are recommended for constant jaw/facial pain?

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Constant pain?: You really need to find out  the  cause of this constant pain. It does not make sense to take constant pain medication.

Question 3

black mucus from nose, constant headaches, no fever, facial pain, antibiotics don't work, positive ana test. ?

Accepted Answer

Not lupus: Sinusitis and headaches are not components of lupus. Headaches in lupus are associated with hypertension.

Question 4

stepped on nail 2mo ago. got tetanus booster 2days later (over 10yrs) . constant jaw pain/facial muscle tightening over last 2wks. can it be tetanus?

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Suspicious: Jaw pain and muscle tightening can be symptoms of Tetanus infection, also called Lock Jaw. While the incubation period of Tetanus is generally shorter but the association of stepping on a nail with these symptoms cant be ignored for a need for a urgent assessment by a qualified healthcare facility, like a hospital emergency department. The folks there should be equipped to handle all eventualities

Question 5

i did septiplasty 1 month ago.sir i am feeling facial pain on left side of nose. tingling numbness type.what's this? constantly feeling this.normal?

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Not normal: Your symptoms are not normal after a septoplasty.  Facial pain and tingling numbness is an oxymoron.  Either you have pain or numbness.  But it is not normal to have these symptoms after a successful septoplasty.
See your surgeon to rule out further pathology in the left side of your nose.

Question 6

i did septoplasty about 1 month ago.. sir i am having facial pain on lest side of nose. tingling numbness type. what is this? constantly feeling this.

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See below: First of all see the doc who operated on you. He should be able to provide you with answers.
Good luck from NYC.

Question 7

what is the most common reason for chronic ear fullness, neck, head and facial pain?  i have  had this constantly for two years

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Several reasons: There are several reasons behind the occurrence of head pains ranging from genetics, muscle contractions, stress, sleep disorders, teeth grinding, trauma, and different medical illness.  The exact causes of headaches aren't known. From the sounds of it, you probably have tension type headaches.

Question 8

i have chronic sinus issue that was triggered by a waterborne agent.  6 years of constant headache and facial/eye pain.  have tried a lot. help?

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chronic facial pain: See an ENT doctor for exam and possible ct scan of your sinuses. If ct scan is completely normal, sinusitis is unlikely the cause of your facial pain!

Question 9

how do i deal with chronic facial pain?

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Facial pain: There are various medications such as neuropathic anti-convulsants that may be extremely helpful.  Newer surgical options may provide relief for trigeminal neuralgias.  Need to find the cause first.

Question 10

what is aytipical facial pain and the symptoms please?

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Not typical : Atypical facial pain is an unrecognized and unhelpful diagnosis but one which describes chronic pains that do not fit the present classification system. http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/neurology_neurosurgery/specialty_areas/headache/conditions/atypical_facial_pain.html  or  http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/atypical_facial_pain.

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My brother (26), suffering from constant facial pain for over a year now. he went to many doctors, but no progress. he's been checked for deviated nasal septum, teeth, trigeminal neuralgia; all turned out negative. pain killers don't help?

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What medications are recommended for constant jaw/facial pain?

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Black mucus from nose, constant headaches, no fever, facial pain, antibiotics don't work, positive ana test. ?

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Stepped on nail 2mo ago. got tetanus booster 2days later (over 10yrs) . constant jaw pain/facial muscle tightening over last 2wks. can it be tetanus?

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I did septiplasty 1 month ago.sir i am feeling facial pain on left side of nose. tingling numbness type.what's this? constantly feeling this.normal?

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I did septoplasty about 1 month ago.. sir i am having facial pain on lest side of nose. tingling numbness type. what is this? constantly feeling this.

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What is the most common reason for chronic ear fullness, neck, head and facial pain? i have had this constantly for two years

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I have chronic sinus issue that was triggered by a waterborne agent. 6 years of constant headache and facial/eye pain. have tried a lot. help?

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How do i deal with chronic facial pain?

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What is aytipical facial pain and the symptoms please?

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