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I am having a pretty bad peripheral neurop. attack. my trigeminal neuralg. is starting to flare..?any relation. no neuro doc as i'm new to sc

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

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Could be: It certainly could be related. Without knowing your history, it is difficult to give a good answer. I would at least see your family physician until you can get in to a neurologist.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 7/4/2013

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A member asked:

I am having a pretty bad peripheral neurop. attack. my trigeminal neuralg. is starting to flare..?any relation. no neuro doc as i'm new to sc

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Dr Ali agreed

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