Surgery possible treatment for painful trigeminal neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia, a painful, chronic condition that causes intermittent stabbing pain in the face. It affects women more often than men. Currently, treatment that helps some with trigeminal neuralgia, is a medication called carbamazepine, while some others respond to oxcarbazepine. Unfortunately, these medications don’t help everyone.
According to a new study, published in the latest issue of the journal, Neurology, surgery may be the best approach for those who don’t respond to medication. Surgery involves targeting the trigeminal nerve to help deaden the pain.
Here is the press release issued by The American Academy of Neurology: Guideline: Surgery may be considered for extreme face pain
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Tags: chronic pain blog, pain blog, trigeminal neuralgia, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine
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