the doctors say a have facial neuralgia, it affects the right side of my face and my teeth and the right side, I have had three root canals and one extraction before they found out it was a nerve making everything hurt, they say there is nothing that can cure this, now they just are trying to figure out how to get me out of pain, I am taking an anti-seizure medication for this but it is not helping yet, I take 2400 mg of advil every day and that helps some. does anyone know anything about this or if it can be fixed?
2006-10-16 04:30:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You might want to check out these Web sites:
Facial Neuralgia Resources Homepage -- http://facial-neuralgia.org/
Trigeminal Neuralgia -- http://www.neurosurgery.ucsd.edu/cnd/trigeminal_neuralgia.htm
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/trigeminal_neuralgia/trigeminal_neuralgia.htm
National Health Service (U.K.) -- http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/articles/article.aspx?articleId=377§ionId=4487
2006-10-16 04:39:42 · answer #1 · answered by johntadams3 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry you're in so much pain. I also have this and the pain can be unbearable. I refused to take the anti-seizure medication but I did get relief from bio-feedback and warm compresses. Also, you should get a mouth guard to protect your jaw from any undue stress during sleep. None of this will cure it, but it can make it a little bit better.
If they suggest surgery, I would strongly recommend not having it. I know 2 people who had the surgery and ended up in more pain.
All the best
2006-10-16 04:34:20 · answer #2 · answered by jody34342000 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not familiar with this condition, but from what you say, it is a nerve problem. I would find ways to relax, or massage the nerve. Would massage therapy or chiropractor services help? I would also think about going to a neurologist because he may be able to pinpoint the exact nerve or bundle of nerves that are causing this and figure a way to treat it. It sounds like the pain medication is just treating the symptoms, and not going to the source of the pain.
2006-10-16 04:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by ht_butterfly27 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-16 05:53:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi it is called Trigeminal Neuralgia
usually it is pain in the mandibular brunch of the 5th cranial nerve
occurs due to various causes
it will have times when its intensity increase (i know it is really painful)...WHAT YOU NEED TO DO...it can be triggered by just touching the area ...washing your face with cold water...getting exposed to wind....brushing your teeth on that side
its treatment can range from analgesia up to sclerosing therapy
you should start by simple measure and give yourself time to respond to treatment and if not work you will go for more aggressive treatment
if you need anything to ask about (drlioness2000@yahoo.com)
2006-10-16 04:47:24 · answer #5 · answered by going-to-light 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suffer with this too not all the time but I do sympathise with what is going on with you. ((((hugs))))
I also take advil but it has been suggested that I also try acupuncture as well. Have you checked into this? Also I use a hot wheat pillow (blitzed in the microwave) that helps too.
Hope you start feeling better soon.
2006-10-16 04:33:40 · answer #6 · answered by lollipoppett2005 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to visit a specialist,a neurologist should be able to give you the best advise.
2006-10-16 04:34:25 · answer #7 · answered by Brenno 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but dont overdose on this.
2006-10-16 04:32:27 · answer #8 · answered by pirateron 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋