Question 1

can occipital neuralgia be one sign of multiple sclerosis?

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Very very rarely!: Different types of neuralgia can be seen in ms including occipital neuralgia. Almost all of the time, these occur in patients who have already been diagnosed with ms. It is extremely unlikely for it to be the presenting symptom. Most likely you have already had a brain MRI for your headache. If that is clear, i say chances are very very low that you will go on to develop ms. Hope this helps!

Question 2

what are early signs of trigeminal neuralgia. ?

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Not equivocal: You would know it if it occurred.  Severe excruciating attacks of unilateral facial pain lasting several seconds, and indeed immobilizing.  If this is you, seek help yesterday.

Question 3

how long does shingles last and what are key signs of postherpetic neuralgia?

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A and B: A. Duration 7 to 14 days, average 10
b. Severe burning pain in distribution of rash which may persists for days to months or years, long after rash has resolved. In the absence of a definite skin rash at any time, diagnosis of post-herpetic neuralgia is suspect.

Question 4

is trigeminal neuralgia in young adults always a sign of impending ms? i'm 28 and have had tn for a little over 2 years.

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Not necessarily: Trigeminal neuralgia can be associated with nerve irritation at the base of the brain, and can be seen with blood vessel compression, neuroma presence, contact against a bony surface within the cranium, and associated with any disorder than can impair cranial nerves.  Although there is an association with ms, has a spinal tap confirmed ms?  Get a high quality MRI with a neuro-radiologist.

Question 5

is left index finger pain a sign of atypical trigeminal neuralgia on the left side of face?

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Not at all: The finger pain is fully independent of your trigeminal issues, and represents an additional co-morbidity.  A hand specialist can more fully evaluate.

Question 6

what are the symptoms of neuralgia?

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Pain: The most common symptom of neuralgia and definition of neuralgia is pain.  There are symptoms other symptoms with other disorders like neuritis but pain is the defined symptom of neuralgia.

Question 7

what does "atypical facial neuralgia" mean?

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Pain: Its usually a sharp pain in one side of the face.

Question 8

what is neuralgia and what meds are given for it?

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Neuralgia: is a blanket term for a "feeling" or "pain" in the distribution of a nerve.  There are many causes with a common one being shingles, which is caused by the  Zoster virus.  Some neuraglia type pain responds to medications such as pregabalin, neurontin (gabapentin) and select antidepressants.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: neuralgia?

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Nerve damage: Can also be described as neuropathic pain or "nerve pain" which can occur anywhere in the body.  It can also be due to many disorders such as direct nerve damage, diabetes, trigeminal neuralgia, or infection.

Question 10

hi, i'm having a neuralgia on the left side and after 5 sessions of physiotherapeutics i see more blurry and i feel pain arround my back.is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: It isn't clear what you mean by neuralgia on the left side, nor what PT you are undergoing.  However, if you are having new symptoms, you should be reevaluated by your doctor and your physical therapist.

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Hi, i'm having a neuralgia on the left side and after 5 sessions of physiotherapeutics i see more blurry and i feel pain arround my back.is it normal?

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