What caused my trigeminal neuralgia?

Question

I have trigeminal neuralgia, an agonising condition involving pressure on a nerve in my face. I am on epilepsy drugs but am tired and forgetful and still in pain. I really feel my life, which until last year was perfectly happy, isn't worth living. I have no idea why I suddenly got this. I am only 25. It first occured at quite a stressful time. I have also had root canal treatment on the same side of my face. Of course the dentist denies all involvement, but I can't help thinking this could have triggered it. Any ideas? Or remedies?

Answer 1

My mother has suffered from this on and off over the past few years, and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. So I feel really sorry for you. She has had some really effective tablets. I'll find out what they are, but when she was referred to see a consultant, he gave her an injection which gave immediate relief and seemed to have quite a lasting effect. She was also told that if the pain got unbearable again, she could phone up and have another injection. It's worth asking about this, and seeing if you could have the same back up for any future attacks. Good luck.

Answer 2

There is not a cause yet to be found of trigeminal neralgia. Though there are causes for the pain. The pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia represents an irritation of the nerve. The cause of the pain usually is due to contact between a normal artery or vein and the trigeminal nerve at the base of your brain. This places pressure on the nerve as it enters your brain and causes the nerve to misfire. Other causes of trigeminal neuralgia include pressure of a tumor on the nerve or multiple sclerosis, which damages the myelin sheaths. Development of trigeminal neuralgia in a young adult suggests the possibility of multiple sclerosis. Personally, I would check for MS. I know this is not a fun answer to hear, but it's better to be safe than sorry. Good luck!

Answer 3

There are a number of causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia:

* Pressure of a blood vessel on the root of the trigeminal nerve.
* Demyelinization of the nerve. In rare instances (less than 3%), TN is a symptom of Multiple Sclerosis which destroys the myelin sheaths protecting nerve fibers. Trigeminal Neuralgia is rarely the first symptom of Multiple Sclerosis and typically appears in advanced stages of MS.
* Pressure of a tumor on the trigeminal nerve (rare)
* Physical damage to the nerve caused by dental or surgical procedures, injury to the face or infections.
* Unknown. Not all cases seem to have a clear cause.
* There is some speculation that some cases of trigeminal neuralgia may be inherited. See references and more information at: OMIM™ Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man

Answer 4

Painful trigeminal neuralgia attacks may also occur after lightly touching different skin areas of the face, along the course of the sixth cranial (skull) nerve.
Please see the webpages for more details on Trigeminal neuralgia

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Ask another doctor. Get an attorney if you really think he is responsible.

Answer 7

I bet the stress triggered it off.

Good Luck!!!

Answer 8

it is a sign and symptom. for multiple sclerosis, the opthalmic nerve is compressed.

Answer 9

Who on this site could possibly answer your question, or, better yet, would be qualified to do so?? For medical advice and opinions, you really need to get professional medical opinions from a doctor, NOT from amateurs here who know NOTHING about you or your medical history, much less about your condition. PLEASE consult a doctor and ask these questions. Good luck!!

Chow!!