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I suffer from trigeminal neuralgia, and am on medication, but it seems to be getting worse. Is there an alternative therapy or something that works?

2007-05-02 22:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health General Health Care Pain & Pain Management

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If treatment with medication fails persistently for four months or more, then, surgery is indicated.
The most succesful one is the #posterior fossa approach" by a vertical incisio in the back of the neck, about 6 centiometers behind the ear on the side you have the problem, and with proper instruments, to separate the trunk of the trigeminal nerve from the trigeminal artery, (leaving a small cushion of muscle or special synthetic material)
The second choice (plan B) is to coagulate the center of the ganglion by means of introducing a long needle, through your cheek under local anesthesia and sedation, to the center of the ganglion and then by an special apparat connected to it, to rise the temperature of the tip to 80 degrees centigrades, for two minutes, until the fibers that transmit tye pain are non functional...
Both proceduires are very precise, performed by a neurosurgeon and in a proper hospital

2007-05-02 22:37:59 · answer #1 · answered by Sehr_Klug 50 6 · 1 0

I believe that you could get help from chiropractors. I have read of people having incredible reduction of pain from Trigeminal Neuralgia using chiropractic treatments.

I've enclosed a link where you can find a qualified chiropractor in your area. I've also enclosed another link which tells everything about Trigeminal Neuralgia including the surgeries. The success rate on the surgeries is 85 percent, which is pretty good.

my sympathies for what you are going through. You are a strong person And a fighter or you would not still be here. Just remember that.

2007-05-03 00:06:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0 1

trigeminal neuralgia is caused by a lesion of the 5th cranial nerve. Treatment is often very difficult. Bad teeth or sinus infection must be attended to if present. Analgeasic drugs to relieve pain are necessary and in severe cases section of the nerve root or an injection of alcohol into the nerve is carried out

2007-05-04 04:45:59 · answer #3 · answered by LORNA G 1 · 0 0

Unfortunately, trigeminal neuralgia is extremely painful and extremely difficult to treat. It sounds like you have explored most of the option. If the meds are making her sick, talk to the doctor about giving her a pain patch instead of pills. Make sure she does not sit under a fan or in direct sunlight and keep her face covered if she goes outside in cold wind. Wind and direct sunlight are known triggers for the pain.

2016-03-14 06:27:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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2016-04-28 01:55:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0 0

Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.

2016-05-16 19:43:22 · answer #6 · answered by arthur 2 · 0 0

Acupuncture is the only treatment, all other things are silly.

2007-05-03 06:39:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

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