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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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What is TN?

Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain disorder of the trigeminal nerve. TN often appears suddenly as a sharp, shooting, lightning-like pain lasting a few seconds up to several minutes. You may have TN pain once during the day or have a series of painful attacks that occur one after the other. People with TN are often unable to shave, comb their hair or touch their face because they are afraid they might trigger pain. Although it is a rare condition, TN is probably the most common cause of severe facial pain and one of the most painful...More

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Symptoms

TN is somewhat more common on the right side of the face. It most often affects the side of the nose, lower eyelid, cheek, and the upper jaw, teeth, gums, and lip and/or the lower jaw, teeth, gums, and lip. You may have typical or...
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Injections

You may have injections (shots) if medications do not relieve enough of your pain or if you cannot tolerate their side effects. Alcohol Injections You may have injections (shots) of alcohol around one or more of the trigeminal...
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