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Trigeminal neuralgia means pain where?
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The face: Trigeminal neuralgia refers to a specific pain pattern from irritation from a specific nerve in the face. There are specific treatments which are usually effective but require evaluation by an appropriately trained specialty consultant.
Answered 3/29/2020
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Facial pain: Trigeminal neuralgia causes an intense, lightening-like facial pain. It has been described as the most painful condition known to man. It most often begins after the age of 50 . There are several treatment options including medications and surgeries. If you or someone you know has this condition, see your doctor for referral to a specialist.
Answered 4/9/2018
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Face: Trigeminal neuralgia is a disorder of the 5th cranial nerve. Pain may be limited to one, two or all three areas of face.
Answered 10/13/2016
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Trigeminal neuralgia: trigeminal neuralgia involves the face, usually on just one side and can involved the forehead, eye, cheek and jaw. Bilateral TN is usually only seen in patients with MS.
Answered 9/15/2018
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Isn't there a test of some sort to tell if you've got trigeminal neuralgia?
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