Let's Talk About Trigeminal Neuralgia

Episode 20: Let's Talk About Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerves. Symptoms include bouts of facial pain, aching and burning in the face, and pain that gets worse over time. It is usually caused by disruption of function of the trigeminal nerve, aging, multiple sclerosis, a tumor, stroke, surgical injury, or facial trauma. It is diagnosed by symptoms presentation, neurological examination, and/or MRI. Treatment includes medications, botox injections, microvascular decompression, glycerol injection, balloon compression, radiofrequency thermal lesioning, gamma knife surgery, rhizotomy, neurectomy, and complementary approaches.   Links: Support Information More Support Facebook Group 1 Facebook Group 2 Facebook Group 3 Facebook Group 4 Facebook Group 5       Links: Website Facebook Instagram Email Twitter     Please subscribe to our podcast in the iTunes store, or wherever you find your podcasts, Leave us a 5-star review, to help us know what you like and what you don't like, and to make sure other like-minded people find support through this podcast. Hosted by: Jessica Temple  Music by Antarcticbreeze Music Disclaimer: Our show is not designed to provide listeners with specific or personal legal, medical, or professional services or advice. Listeners should always consult their health care provider for medical advice, medication, or treatment. Copyright 2021 Jessica Temple