Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatment- 152 Questions Answered

My mither is suffering from Trigeminal neuralgia. What is the treatment for the same ? How long it will take to get rid of this problem?

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Dr. Abhijit Verma Neurosurgeon | Jajpur

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Initially with medications. If not controlled by medicine then surgery ... Read More

Hello GM Dr. My uncle 65 age having trigeminal neuralgia since 2015. Consulted with neurologist. On medicine Tablet Mazetol 200----BD But still pain is there while talking or while washing face. So need further information. Plz advise some other medicine. Or other further investigation. Plz sir.

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Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal Neurologist | Jamshedpur

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Dear User, If the pain is not improving with Mazetol then better that you can consider surgery for him for complete improvement. Take care Dr Amit Agarwal ... Read More

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My friend is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia. the drug which were prescribed, gave reaction . can HOMEOPATHY is having any solution

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Dr. (Prof.) Nilanjana Basu Homoeopath | Noida

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Hello, Homoeopathy can help in your case. Consult a homoeopathic physician for proper medication. Regards ... Read More

Is there any way to have a child by managing trigeminal neuralgia pain? Because most of the tablets used for trigeminal neuralgia are not safe for pregnancy.

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Dr. Deepak A N Neurosurgeon | Bangalore

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there r medications which are less effect to baby. know what's ur exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia by Mri. if any small tumour or plaque or vessel is PRESENT there are non medical options. it's ur ... Read More

Which doctor, we should visit for trigeminal Neuralgia-Neurosurgeon or Dental and oral maxillofacial surgeon or pain management doctor... please advise

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Dr. Shaista Fatma General Physician | Lucknow

Neurologist ... Read More

I am unable to find which specialist should i consult for my mom who is suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia, whether it should be neurologist, neurophysician, neuropathic.

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Dr. Ravindranath Kapu Neurosurgeon | Rajahmundry

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Hi. Generally both neurophysician or neurosurgeon will do..I have started giving local injections and their results are also good. U can try.. If u r having any doubts plz feel free to mail me ur deta ... Read More

My father is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia from last one month..he is chronic patient of this disease.. but presently he is suffering from sever pain... currently we are taking treatment from Delhi government hospital from last month, they diagnosed TN and TMD both..so prescribed mazetol tablets, and Hifenac tablets.. and applied splint for w

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Dr. Gautam Arora Neurologist | Delhi

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There are various options available for refractory TN to carbmazepine. Mostly second line anticonvulsant and some muscle relaxers as well. ... Read More

Im suffering from headache that starts from 3rd left lower teeth and goes to upper side of head from last one and half month. Its a Trigeminal Neuralgia due to Arachnoid Cyst. I want to know that is it curable by medication.

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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain General Physician | Bangalore

hello there. a arachnoid cyst is something that's filled with CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid). so there is a pressure created. therefore the mode of treatment would be to relieve the pressure. medical li ... Read More

I have trigeminal neuralgia. And tempo mandibular joint tmj disorder can I take nervup od capsule ..it has vit b12 which is good..

Asked for Female, 25 Years 113 Views v

Dr. Bhagyashri Wankhade Neurologist | Nagpur

Ya it's ok .you can take that medication . ... Read More

Can Trigeminal Neuralgia affect the front side of neck as well? Almost all symptoms match(especially sharp pain lasting for few minutes) but I can't any information regarding this. If it isn't trigeminal neuralgia then what can it possibly be?

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Dr. Kunal Jadhav Neurologist | Pune

trigeminal neuralgia pain do not affect area below jaw this pain could be due to cervical nerve problem ... Read More

Is there a treatment for glossopharyngeal neuralgia in homeopathy, pls advise and what is the medication to start with.

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Dr. Himani Negi Homoeopath | Chennai

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is generally caused by a small blood vessel that presses on the nerves as they exit the brainstem. This condition is caused by irritation of the ninth cranial nerve by ... Read More

Glossopharyngeal neuralgia treatment My tongue cramp pain blow jaw and throat and sometimes in ear and sometimes pain below Adam apple

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Dr. Vijeth L Urs Neurologist | Mysore

Hi, by the symptoms you’ve described glossopharyngeal neuralgia could be the issue. Eagle syndrome is characterized by unilateral pain in the oropharynx, face, and earlobe, and is caused by an elonga ... Read More

Hello.. I would like to know can a cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck) triggers Trigeminal neuralgia?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I have trigeminal neuralgia. And when I make a humming sound from my mouth the pain gets worse. Is it normal with trigeminal neuralgia?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

I am suffering from trigeminal neuralgia my doctor gave me gabavit pnt to once a day for one month but i accidentally took 2 today. Should I worry. And from today onwards i am suffering from gas in my stomach and Diarrhoea. Is it normal? I have been using this medicine for a week now

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Dr. Anuj Mothsra General Physician | Jhunjhunu

Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ... Read More

I have sudden stabbing pain in my right cheek bone, right jaw and upper teeth line most probably its trigeminal neuralgia. I consulted a doctor and he gave me gabavit pnt to take once a day. Is this cancer ? But i have no other issues except this sudden pain in my face.

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Dr. Swapnil Jain Neurologist | Jaipur

No its not cancer. But an mri should be done to rule out secondary causes for trigeminal neuralgia. ... Read More

I have sudden stabbing pain in my right cheek bone, right jaw and upper teeth line most probably its trigeminal neuralgia. I consulted a doctor he gave me gabavit pnt to take once a day but i accidentally took 2 today. Do I need to worry about it and also I have one more question i have been taking this medicine for about 4 days but why am I not se

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Dr. Swapnil Jain Neurologist | Jaipur

Medicine for neuralgia doesn't become effective in few days, takes few weeks to take complete effect ... Read More

My mother is suffering severe trigeminal neuralgia problem from last 3.5 years and MVD and Gamma knife surgeries are done on Dec 20 and Jan 22 respectively. But still she is facing lot of pain in right side Jaw upto brain. She is having vestibular shwanoma too. Operating by gamma knife. Mazetol 1200mg total day and Gabantin 300mg took 2 times per d

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Dr. Akhil Sunil Neurosurgeon | Kollam

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Radio frequency ablation is an option consult online for details ... Read More

Hello Doctor I am having symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia for few days. I have shown myself to Neurologist and they have put me on medicine and advised Blood tests and Brain MRi. However , whatever i have understand about this disease that there is no permanent cure of it in Allopathy and surgery is also not a easy option. Please advise me whether

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Dr. Ajay Pal Singh Sexologist | Delhi

First of all get ur tests done.. So that we can know the exact problem.. After that will give u proper ayurvedic medicine.. To get rid of this problem permanently without any side effects ... Read More

I am having symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia. My neurologist has advised me brain MRI with Contrast. However, i am having a metal dental implant in one of my teeth. Will CT Scan of brain will work in this condition or i will have to remove that dental implant and go for MRI only?

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Dr. Ujjyani Sengupta Pawar General Physician | Mumbai

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ... Read More

He is physically unable to move as he has hip bone dislocation since 2 years. Request for permanent solution for trigeminal issue which he is facing on left side of the face. Looking for doctors service at home.

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Dr. Amitabh Gupta Neurosurgeon | Delhi

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Can help but Consultation ... Read More

Please suggest which one is safe and effective procedure for TN.. Radio frequency Abilation Gamma knife MVD

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Dr. Vivek Singh General Physician | Delhi

I understood your concern and noted the problem as well .I need to ask few more details to make a diagnosis and start treatment and advice which suits you. Pl consult me on Practo , so that I can hel ... Read More

Hello doctor, Recently we diagnosed a condition Trigeminal neuralgia decease affected my father-in-law as we We are zero knowledge what is actually the decease is but he is having sevear pain in his cheek. Is that curable? Please suggest best hospital who is dealing these kind of decease. Age 59, weight -62, height - 5.8, occupation- police. (He i

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Dr. Shailesh Jain Neurosurgeon | Delhi

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Most of this problem can be managed conservatively with medications only but v have to investigate him first ... Read More

Doctor diagnised me Cervicobrachial neuralgia Is it curable or chronic which require repetitive treatments

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Dr. Sam Supreeth Orthopedist | Pune

Please provide details of your symptoms for appropriate advice ... Read More

I am severe pain from severe pain due to cyst can it be resolved by homeopathy medicine while taking muscle relaxer.

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Dr. Deep Parmar Neurosurgeon | Ahmedabad

Why are you asking homeopathy questions in this forum ... Read More

Hi Doctors, TLDR; Want to know nonsurgical treatment for TN if allergic to Carbamazepine. My mother was prescribed an anticonvulsant Tegrital 200 for trigeminal neuralgia a few months ago. But immediately she felt dizzy and had headaches. She stopped the medication but 2 days after that she started developing hives all over her body including torso

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Dr. Niveditha Sai Chandra Neurologist | Hyderabad

Pls consult neurologist with a pain management specialist in house . ... Read More

Which qualified doctor should I visit for Postherpes neuralgia Dermologist Neurologist Which doctor should I visit herpes is almost disappeared but pain and burning sensation is more

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Dr. Rajendra Kumar General Physician | Jaipur

This is common in herpes is reversible ... Read More

Homeopathy Treatment for Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia since 1 year due to herpes. In how many days relief? Pls suggest medicine. Thanks in advance

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Dr. Maniya Arora Homoeopath | Delhi

Hello practo user, Post herpetic neuralgia is a very painful condition and it may persist for months if proper treatment is not taken timely. Homeopathic medicine is prescribed on individual case ba ... Read More

I have atypical trigeminal neuralgia.i want to know homeopathic medicine can cure it or not.how many days medicine take to work?plz help me I have in trouble because no one allopathy medicine do work?my right superior artery contact with right trigeminal nerve so I feel pain in right lower jaw but I also feel pain in upper left jaw what reason be

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Dr. Pratibha Homoeopath | Ajmer

Homeopathy definitely gives you permanent cure. Important thing i want to know before prescribing medicine - how your problem starts.? You can easily take an online consultation for further treatment ... Read More

My right superior cerebeller artery is contact with right trigeminal nerve so that I have pain right jaw but I can't understand my left jaw also in pain what reason behind it.In homeopathy what is cure?

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Dr. Jayvirsinh I. Chauhan Homoeopath | Vadodara

There is a cure in homeopathy by prescribing a suitable homeopathic medicine. Which medicine can only be decided once we understand the patient as a whole. So better consult. ... Read More

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