Trigger?: Modify or decrease the trigger agent. Trigeminal nerve pain usually has a trigger; such as when brushing the teeth, brushing the face lightly, or air blowing on the face. Certain medications like Carbamazepine can assist in relieving the painful jolts. Surgery- microvascular decompression can also help in refractory cases.
Answered 11/27/2014
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Additional way: Neuroprolotherapy is fairly new.If involves using small needles to inject glucose around the inflamed nerve(s).I've had excellent results with it with patients suggering trigeminal neuralgia.Many no longer need pain meds or continuing treatment.Its a good alternative, in many cases to surgery or chronic medication.
Answered 11/29/2014
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