If you were diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, you were probably extremely happy to learn that there are medications that can sometimes help. On the other side of that, you may…
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Trigeminal neuralgia is considered one of the most painful nerve disorders. It occurs when the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain, becomes irritated or compressed. In many cases, this irritation is caused by a nearby blood vessel pressing against the nerve as it exits the brainstem. Understanding whether trigeminal neuralgia is caused by nerve compression is a critical step in determining which treatment options are most likely to provide lasting relief.
When you’re living with trigeminal neuralgia (also known as TN or tic douloureux), it may seem like there’s no answer to the pain and emotional turmoil it can cause. Whether…
After your trigeminal neuralgia diagnosis, your neurologist likely started you on certain medications to try to lessen or resolve your severe pain. In some cases, your doctor may have even...
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Microvascular decompression (MVD) is a procedure used to treat facial nerve-based reactions associated with illnesses like trigeminal neuralgia and hemifacial spasm. Often, patients come to learn about microvascular decompression because...
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