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Name |
Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) |
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Related to/Also known as |
Fothergill's Disease |
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Description |
Trigeminal Neuralgia is an extremely severe facial pain, which tends to come and go unpredictably in sudden shock-like attacks. The pain is along the pathway of the trigeminal nerve, typically the upper or lower jaw or the cheek, and is usually confined to one side of the face. |
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Useful National contacts |
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK |
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Our resources |
The library at Neurosupport has a range of reference resources on this condition and on a wide range of disability related issues. |
