It seems like dental work is a trigger for me when it comes to trigeminal nerve pain, as this happens almost every time I get some dental work done, even a cleaning but it varies in intensity and duration, with the amount of work done.
Symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia is usually caused by multiple sclerosis or by tumours arising near the trigeminal nerve root.
Differential diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia:
Cluster headache - Longer-lasting pain; orbital or supraorbital; may cause patient to wake from sleep; autonomic symptoms
Dental pain (e.g.
Hi there. Trigeminal neuralgia is one of the common facial pain syndromes caused by compressive blood vessels, tumors and vascular malformations and seen more frequently in patients with Multiple sclerosis. The main symptom is sudden onset, severe sharp facial pain that comes without warning like a lightning and may end abruptly. It can be triggered by a light touch on the face, teeth brushing and could be mistaken with dental pain.
If the pain is caused by trigeminal neuralgia or atypical odontalgia, Dental condition probably has nothing to do with the pain, because enen if there is no tooth of pain site , pain is still present. If the pain is caused by referred pain from myofascial trigger point of masticatory muscle or occlusal interference, dental occlusion is a significant contributing factor.
Hi all, small question for you, i had no symptoms for 5 months, which was wonderful, and then i got this urinary infection , and the next thing i knew i had severe face pain, particularly in my nose, where it feels lie i have been bashed in the face with a pan, i have buzzing in my ears, and just a general tightness in my neck and shoulders,
i got my eyebrows tattooed also, could this have caused trigeminal neuralgia ? or would it have been the infection, ?
Ok Listen I have TMJ, I got it after some dental work was done on my teeth last year, The nerves in my face are killing me. my mouth burns on the inside as well on the outside my lips burn and sometimes I get stabbing pain in my cheekbones, I will have burning even on my nose.This so miserable. Has anyone had this. The doctor tells me my bite if off that's causing this.
Causes
ATN is an inflammation, demylination, and sensitivity of the trigeminal nerve. This may be caused by dental trauma, infection, demylinating diseases, or compression of the trigeminal nerve. An interesting aspect is that this form affects both men and women equally and can occur at any age, unlike typical trigeminal neuralgia, which is most commonly found in older women.
Treatment
Treatment options include medicines, surgery, and complementary approaches.
Hi Stephanie,
I'm also a Stephanie, 35 now, but 34 when my trigeminal neuralgia started. Very strange... mine also started on the left and eventually also started on the right.
I saw a neurosurgeon at a major teaching hospital who specializes in TN. He told me they could do surgery, but he said it's like having a gun with 6 bullets, you want to use them sparingly because, basically, nothing works forever and you want to preserve your options.
I have a recent dx of Trigeminal Neuralgia from Primary Care and have been referred to Neurology for further evaluation. The pain distribution is unilateral and follows the sensory distribution of cranial nerve V at the maxillary area. History of previous trauma (neuroplasia) dates to 1997, though asymptomatic to current presentation. There is no prior history of TMJ, aneurysms, tumors or other common precipitants. I am 61 years old, consistent with typical onset.
Hello there,
I am 26 years old and I had a maxillofacial surgery almost exactly 3 years ago during which metal plates and screws were drilled into my jawbones and cheek areas. I checked online and my surgeon has retired since so I have no idea how to contact him. I have never had a headache in my life. Then, out of the nowhere, for the past 10 days I have had non stop burning, agonizing headaches, numbness and burning in my face and around the back of my neck.
I have been suffering for 2-1/2 years with oral facial pain. It began on the left and is now bilateral. I get severe, constant pain in the upper gums, teeth, cheeks, temples, jaws, neck. At times there are sharp twinges, but mostly it is a deep, constant ache. I have had close to pain-free moments, but just when i think I'm cured, it flares up. I have had 2 diagnosis. TMJ with osteoarthritis of the jaw joints and cervical spine. The other diagnosis is from a neurologist.
Hello,
I would like to know if any one out there has TMJ like symptoms along the jaw area, along with their neuralgia. I have been told it is not trigeminal neuralgia, but the symptoms seem to be more like atypical trigeminal instead.. It is consistent, and very painful and the pain medications are making me so sick, I can't function.
Trigeminal neuralgia is commonly caused by infection (Herpes), multiple sclerosis (rare) or by any tumor or growth which compresses the nerve.
The symptoms can be brought on by light touch or even a breeze coming on the face.
Some patients get migraine like headaches with trigeminal neuralgia.
If it is not trigeminal neuralgia, such symptoms can be seen with cluster headaches. Have you been taking any anticonvulsant medication ? Carbamazepine (Tegretol) is a particularly useful one.
I have pain that I originally thought was caused by some dental problem, however, after several procedures (fillings, crowns, root canals and extractions) the pain remained. I was diagosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia a few years after all that. Unfortunately, the dental professionals never told me there could be other reasons for facial pain.
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