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Pain, numbness in face, neurologist says after tests, cause is stress. he referred me to ent, he says i have trigeminal neuralgia. who do i believe?

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2nd opinion: Hi,I would go to another neurologist(board certified) for a second opinion. S/he can get the results of the tests performed by the first neurologist so as not to repeat them I say this because the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia is different than the treatment of stress. Hope you feel better soon.

Answered 8/19/2023

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

See Orofacial Pain: practitioner for a second opinion. They are the experts in facial pain and numbness. In many cases, seeking a second opinion is not only warranted, but necessary. Unless your disease is life threatening and requires emergency care, it is never a bad idea to seek a second opinion. Getting a second opinion helps you feel more confident about your diagnosis and treatment plan.

Answered 8/19/2023

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