Q. My mother was diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia several years ago. When the symptoms occur, she is in extreme pain. What are some treatment options? How about acupuncture or Chinese herbs? She ...

Trigeminal neuralgia is inflammation of the trigeminal nerve, causing intense facial pain. It is also known as tic douloureax because the pain can cause patients to contort their face into a grimace ...

Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of a nerve in the face called the trigeminal nerve or fifth cranial nerve. These nerves are responsible for detecting touch, pain, ...

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects about 12 out of 100,000 people in the United States each year. You may be experiencing sudden, severe face pain that comes and goes ...

Yes, there is an increased risk of trigeminal neuralgia among people who have neck problems. So far, the exact reason for the relationship is not known, but researchers have some preliminary theories.

Microvascular decompression is a surgery to treat trigeminal neuralgia. A neurosurgeon relieves pressure (typically from a blood vessel) around the trigeminal nerve (sensory nerve running along your ...