Trigeminal neuralgia is nearly always unilateral. In rare cases of bilateral trigeminal neuralgia, individual attacks are usually unilateral, with distinct episodes involving each side of the face at separate times. A change in the location, severity, or quality of the pain should be an alert to the possibility of an alternative diagnosis. Symptomatic trigeminal neuralgia is usually caused by multiple sclerosis or by tumours arising near the trigeminal nerve root.
I know that occipital neuralgia ( eye TN ) has ruinded peoples lives . Go to you tube, type in trigeminal neuralgia, and you will seee videos of a man who suffered from this ..........let me know how thing's go for you . Good Luck, I know the pain .
Hi, My mother has suffered from Trigeminal Neuralgia for many years. The cause of hers is a Tumor in the back of her head under her skull. She went many years undiagnosed with facial pain. She even went so far as to have teeth (molars) pulled out because they said that would help. Finally after many tests they found the Tumor with an MRI. Its not cancerous but it does grow and they can not remove it because it could cause her to become paralyzed because it is wrapped in her nerves.
Hello unnerved,
Trigeminal nerve which is responsible for sensations of the face. The cause trigeminal neuralgia is probably a blood vessel pressing on the trigeminal nerve. Tumors and multiple sclerosis can also cause it, but in some cases the cause is unknown. The pain is sudden, severe, electric shock-like, stabbing that is typically felt on one side of the jaw or cheek.
Hi, This may be Trigeminal neuralgia as you have typical one sided facial pain extending to temple and eye( ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve may be involved) and sore gums of the teeth of same side (maxillary branch of 5th nerve). Trigeminal neuralgia may have a triggering factor like recent history of tooth extraction, touch, cold breeze or hot sensation etc. which you need to evaluate and avoid.
Hi, my name is Keith and I was diagnosed with TN a few years ago, but I think I've had it most of my life. I don't have the typical facial pain, but have it in the back of my head, and the top of my head feels like it's sunburned all the time. I don't know what triggers the pain, but the sun and the heat intensifies it. Even a little bit of wind, or just touching my hair causes pain. My left eye is also tired a lot of the time. Does anyone else have these symptoms?
I suffer from Trigeminal neuralgia since 2005. For first few years I didn't have to take any meadication. Since 2010 attacks were frequent. I am on Tegretol 50mg am & 50 pm. The side effects are terrible,feeling extremly tired & also feeling low.
Some times I have to increase the dose& it's unberable.Is there alternative?
Traumatic trigeminal neuropathy is generally not associated with trigeminal neuralgia. However, both entities may be responsive to pharmacologic intervention. Seeing a neurologist or orofacial pain specialist misadvised.
i have a reaserch on mangment of trigeminal neuralgia , but i cann't know until now which the best medical or surgical treatment and i couldn't found which have high rate of recurrance.
Did you ever get a reply? Sounds like Trigeminal Neuralgia Type 1 or Atypical. There is help for this! Same needs used for seizures help condition and pain attacks. Tegretol is one but many more. Thank you
Neurologist treats TN. Studies happening now.
This may be Trigeminal neuralgia as you have typical one sided facial pain extending to temple and eye( ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve may be involved) and sore gums of the teeth of same side (maxillary branch of 5th nerve). Trigeminal neuralgia may have a triggering factor like recent history of tooth extraction, touch, cold breeze or hot sensation etc. which you need to evaluate and avoid.
t imagine tattooing eyebrows could cause trigeminal neuralgia but I imagine it could set of peripheral neuralgias. Any surgery or invasive procedure can nick a nerve.
The trigeminal nerve lies across your face, and you would generally have pain in other areas than your nose. The pain also doesn't present as you described here. Does your nose hurt when you sleep?
Hint. When you see the neuro, don't use the term trigeminal neuralgia.
Trigeminal neuralgia as you have typical one sided facial pain extending to temple and eye( ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve may be involved) and sore gums of the teeth of same side (maxillary branch of 5th nerve). Trigeminal neuralgia may have a triggering factor like recent history of tooth extraction, touch, cold breeze or hot sensation etc. which you need to evaluate and avoid.
Kelly, while this could be a flare in dental problems it could also be a brief episode of trigeminal neuralgia. From what I know you would rather have a root canal than TN, which is so painful that it has been nicknamed "the suicide pain."
I'm glad you're feeling better- I hope it continues.
This may be Trigeminal neuralgia as you have typical one sided facial pain extending to temple and eye( ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve may be involved) and sore gums of the teeth of same side (maxillary branch of 5th nerve). Trigeminal neuralgia may have a triggering factor like recent history of tooth extraction, touch, cold breeze or hot sensation etc. which you need to evaluate and avoid.
The nerve that goes under the tongue is called the lingual frenulum nerve and could be it has neuralgia, but it is also part of a BRANCH of nerves that serve the ear, eye, nose, scalp, and mouth, and if that collection is bothering you, which since your eye and nose are involved, that would be called trigeminal neuralgia, I've put a website below. Other more remote possibilities are diabetic neuropathy, anemia, and referred pain from the heart.
This may be Trigeminal neuralgia as you have typical one sided facial pain extending to temple and eye( ophthalmic branch of trigeminal nerve may be involved) and sore gums of the teeth of same side (maxillary branch of 5th nerve). Trigeminal neuralgia may have a triggering factor like recent history of tooth extraction, touch, cold breeze or hot sensation etc. which you need to evaluate and avoid.
Hi,
The common causes of shooting pains on right side of head are trigeminal neuralgia, temporal arteritis, tension headaches etc.In trigeminal neuralgia there are successive bouts of face pain. This pain occurs when a blood vessel compresses the trigeminal nerve as it leaves the brain stem. Temporal arteritis is caused due to inflammation of medium and large sized arteries bringing blood to the head.
Hello, my aunt suffered from trigeminal neuralgia for almost 2 years after which one of my friends suggested to opt for holistic supplements instead of painkillers and anti-inflammtory.. A combination of natural supplements such as OM 13, Cronisol- D, hypericum, spigelia, Bacopa monnieri have helped her a lot.. She firmly believed in natural supplements now & suggests many people for various complaints.
The best way to put to rest the issue of whether trigeminal neuralgia, or any of a number of sites of nerve compression, is playing a role in your facial pain is to consult with a good neurologist. Many neurologists work with pain clinics and the neurologist may be able to suggest other approaches to chronic pain, even when the cause is not readily apparent.
Good luck.
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