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Do you have to have stabbing electric shock pain on the face to have atypical trigeminal neuralgia? my face burns on the left side but not stabbing!

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Dr. Tonya Fordham answered

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No: Any feeling or numbness along the nerve area is trigeminal neuropathy. You need to see a doctor for better history and detailed exam to come up with a treatment plan to help resolve this discomfort and stop it from worsening. I hope you feel well soon.

Answered 2/22/2019

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A member asked:

Do you have to have stabbing electric shock pain on the face to have atypical trigeminal neuralgia? my face burns on the left side but not stabbing!

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