can anyone get trigeminal neuralgia?

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Can you get trigeminal neuralgia from exposure to shingles?

Answer 1

Yes: It is rarely seen in individuals less than 35 years of age, is more common in woman than in men. When seen in the younger population, the presentation is frequently bilateral and is associated with multiple sclerosis. It is rare for both sides to be active at the same time. Commonly used narcotic analgesics have little effect on this type of pain.

Answer 2

TN issues.: Tn is a specific name to a type of facial pain. It can take a few doctors visits to get a final ruling. Don't wait it is not cancer but the pain can make you wish you were dead! think flesh/tissue and not nerves for face pain! begin a self-care wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, self/pro massage, chiropractor, heat, epsom soaking, stretching. I use acupuncture!

Answer 3

Yes: Unfortunately. While usually seen in older adults, tn can occur at any age, even children. There is a role for compression of the trigeminal nerve, usually by a blood vessel. This can be seen on a high quality mri. There is nothing known about how to prevent it. There is ongoing work into the genetics of this disorder.

Answer 4

Trigeminal neuralgia: trigeminal neuralgia is mostly a result of trauma to the nerve, an infection in the nerve or a vascular anomaly where a blood vessel is impinging and compressing the nerve.

Answer 5

Sort of: Sometimes people with trigeminal neuralgia have long periods with no symptoms, but there is always the possibility of recurrence.

Answer 6

Sort of: The only thing that i would add is that trigeminal neuralgia is extremely unlikely to occur in a 22 year old; consult an orofacial pain dentist or neurologist.

Answer 7

No: Trig neuralgia is diagnosed based upon the history and the description of the pain. An MRI may show the loop of a blood vessel next to the trig nerve. This is thought to be the cause but you may still have tn even if the MRI does not show anything as the vessels are quite small.

Answer 8

Unfortunately no: There are no definitive tests for trigeminal neuralgia. It is a diagnosis made clinically. There are known treatments for this condition and you should consult a neurologist and/or a pain management physician.

Answer 9

Yes: Generally trials of antiseizure medications can be beneficial. Some individuals fail such therapy and may otherwise benefit from neurosurgical procedures including gamma knife therapy.

Answer 10

Trigeminal neuralgia: Antiseziure medications such as tegretol have been used succesfully in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia for many years, in most cases, these drugs work where others fail. Surgical options such as microvascular decompression have also been used very succesfuly in cases where medications fail.

Answer 11

Multiple approaches: Most start with anti-seizure medication (for pain!). May also try other "neurological" non-seizure medications, but traditional pain killers usually not effective. Many have tried acupuncture, biofeedback, homeopathic, electrical stimulation and diet, with mixed success. Surgical procedures helpful: microvascular decompression yields highest rates of remission, though others helpful.

Answer 12

Treat with meds : Medications should always be tried first,see a neurologist,,intractable neuralgia,may also be treated with alcohol injection of the ganglion,though not always effective,

Answer 13

No: It can be very painful, to the point of causing difficulty speaking or eating, and it can sometimes be caused by a tumor, but trigeminal neuralgia itself is not life threatening, not associated with other neurologic dysfunction, and rarely causes significant disability.

Answer 14

YES! If not treated.: Tn is a specific name to a type of facial pain. It can take a few doctors visits to get a final ruling. Don't wait it is not cancer but the pain can make you wish you were dead! think flesh/tissue and not nerves for face pain! begin a self-care wellness program of vits, magnesium glycinate, sleep hygiene, self/pro massage, chiropractor, heat, epsom soaking, stretching. I use acupuncture!

Answer 15

Sometimes: If untreated, it may become very severe and people may become very depressed. Best to treat earlier and opt for not only medical pain relief, but also a cure (especially if medication does not completely control or results in unacceptable side effects). Important to see a specialist.

Answer 16

No: Simple answer is no, though rarely it can get bad enough to consider neuro surgery (eg janetta procedure) which does have a risk of complications.

Answer 17

Severe pain: Typically there aren't complications from trigeminal neuralgia although pain can be very severe and debilitating.

Answer 18

Yes and No: I would consider the development of anxiety about getting facial pain and the frequent development of depression and social isolation to be important "complications" of tn. While treatment of facial pain is most important, recognition and treatment of these potential complications is as important. Even after the pain is in remission, some patients are still suffering form anxiety and depression.

Answer 19

Indirectly ...: Trigeminal Neuralgia; recurrent unilateral sharp stabbing pains, paroxysmal, maybe triggered by touch, toothbrushing, eating. Thought to be caused by intermittent compression of trigeminal nerve. Chronic pain conditions are associated with reduced sleep, anxiety and depression. Adverse effects of pain medications can be problematic. Avoiding triggers may lead to poor oral hygiene and < nutrition.

Answer 20

Longer recovery: When the appendix burst (perforation) an abscess is formed (pocket of pus). The surgery is more involved and may take more time to recognized the appendix during surgery. The abscess will need to be removed, and usually a drain is placed. The patient may stay in the hospital 3-7 days without any complications. Recovery at home for open surgery is 4-6 weeks. For laparoscopy 7-10 days.

Answer 21

Antibiotics/drainage: If not diagnosed early enough, can die from peritonitis produced by perforation. If detected early and antibiotic therapy employed prognosis is usually good.Recovery time depends on severity of peritonitis and abscess formation in abdomen.Doctors typically try to treat the abscess or peritonitis before appendectomy. Treatments usually involve draining any pus from abdomen and antibiotics 6-8 wks

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