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Dr. Richard A. Huntoon
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Trigeminal neuralgia
Tic douloureux
Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that causes a stabbing or electric-shock-like pain in parts of the face.
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
The pain of trigeminal neuralgia comes from the trigeminal nerve. This nerve carries the feelings of touch and pain from the face, eyes, sinuses, and mouth to the brain.
The condition usually affects adults, but it may affect anyone at any age. Trigeminal neuralgia may be part of the normal aging process.
Trigeminal neuralgia may be caused by:
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Multiple sclerosis
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Pressure on the trigeminal nerve from a swollen blood vessel or tumor
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Possible effect from Lyme Disease
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Possible effect from Shingles
Often, no cause is found.
Doctors are more likely to find a cause in a person who is younger than age 40.
Symptoms
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Very painful, sharp electric-like spasms that usually last a few seconds or minutes, but can become constant
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Pain is usually only on one side of the face, often around the eye, cheek, and lower part of the face
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Pain may be triggered by touch or sounds
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Painful attacks of trigeminal neuralgia can be triggered by common, everyday activities, such as:
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Brushing teeth
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Chewing
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Drinking
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Eating
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Lightly touching the face
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Shaving
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Signs and tests
A brain and nervous system (neurologic) examination is usually normal.
Tests that are done to look for the cause of the problem include:
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Blood tests
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MRI of the head
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Trigeminal reflex testing
Treatment
Working with your Holistic Chiropractor who can help you address the nerve pain by removing the pressure from the nerve is warranted. Developing a well-rounded, multifaceted approach to dealing with all the uncerlying causes of your Trigeminal Neuralgia is prudent. Understanding what is involved in the form of time and commitment for treatment and the expectations is important.
There is a revolutionary new technique that has incredible results that is totally natural and does not involve any medication. It is called Neurologic Relief Centers Technique (NRCT) and can be found by going to www.nrc.md Please go to the site and read the information and watch the videos of people who have been successfully treated using NRCT. Then find a Certified Practitioner by typing in your zip code and a list of practitioners closest to you will.
People have benefited from Acupuncture, Homeopathy and Naturopathy when dealing with Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Your primary care physician, a neurologist, or a pain specialist may also be involved in your care.
Certain medicines sometimes help reduce pain and the rate of attacks. These medicines include:
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Anti-seizure drugs (carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, phenytoin, valproate, and pregabalin)
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Muscle relaxants (baclofen, clonazepam)
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Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or carbamazepine)
Some patients may need surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve. Techniques include:
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Cutting or destroying part of the trigeminal nerve
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Destroying the trigeminal nerve with a needle or probe placed through the skin using radiofrequency ablation or an injection of glycerol
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Electrostimulation
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Percutaneous balloon microcompression
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Removal of the tumor (when a tumor is the cause)
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Stereotactic radiosurgery (Gamma knife)
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Surgery to remove a blood vessel that is putting pressure on the trigeminal nerve (called microvascular decompression, or MVD)
Expectations (prognosis)
How well you do depends on the cause of the problem. If there is no disease causing the problem, treatment can provide at least some relief.
However, the pain may become constant and severe in some patients. There is a revolutionary new technique that has incredible results that is totally natural and does not involve any medication. It is called Neurologic Relief Centers Technique (NRCT) and can be found by going to www.nrc.md Please go to the site and read the information and watch the videos of people who have been successfully treated using NRCT. Then find a Certified Practitioner by typing in your zip code and a list of practitioners closest to you will.
References
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Digre KB. Headaches and other head pain. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier;2011:chap 405.
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Zakrzewska JM, Skram H. Neurosurgical interventions for the treatment of classical trigeminal neuralgia. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2011 Sep 7;(9):CD007312.
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Gronseth G, Cruccu G, Alksne J, Argoff C, Brainin M, Burchiel K, et al. Practice parameter: the diagnostic evaluation and treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (an evidence-based review): report of the Quality Standards Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology and the European Federation of Neurological Societies. Neurology. 2008;71:1183-1190.
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Dr. Huntoon has a single mission:
To support as many people as possible in their quest for health and enable them to improve and maintain their health to the highest level possible, while educating them about the benefits of Chiropractic, Natural Healthcare and Holistic Living, so they in turn can teach others to support us having a healthy community.
Your Choice
Health concerns are a major source of lost happiness and lost joy in all of our lives. Finding a solution that is agreeable and enables you to get back to your life is important. Please appreciate that you always have the more invasive surgery and prescription medication available to you as a last resort. What many Traditional Medical Doctors may not share is, many times, once you begin that journey into medication and/or surgery, it alters your original body from the one that you were born with. Unfortunately, at that time, more conservative and natural treatments may no longer be viable. I encourage you to consider that before making any decisions about treatment for your health. As always I am here to help.
Your Choice:
- Continue doing the same thing and nothing changes or it may get worse
OR
- Try something different and get a different result that makes you happier and healthier.
The Choice is Yours
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