At least I know I was brave putting up with it all this time! Braved the Google and found it is one of the most painful conditions known to humankind! I deserve my bloody wine tonight haha! Meds tomorrow :-) Trigeminal neuralgia (TN, or TGN), also known as prosopalgia,[1] or Fothergills disease[2] is a neuropathic disorder characterized by episodes of intense pain in the face, originating from the trigeminal nerve. The clinical association between TN and hemifacial spasm is the so-called tic douloureux.[3] It has been described as among the most painful conditions known to humankind.[4] It is estimated that 1 in 15,000 or 20,000 people suffer from TN, although the actual figure may be significantly higher due to frequent misdiagnosis. TN is not easily controlled but can be managed with a variety of treatment options.[7]
Posted on: Fri, 18 Jul 2014 20:10:12 +0000
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