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Using peripheral nerve blocks to treat facial pain may produce long-term pain relief

A new study has shown that use of peripheral nerve blocks in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TGN) may produce long-term pain relief. TGN is a condition involving sudden episodes of severe ...
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Peripheral nerve block provides some with long-lasting pain relief for severe facial pain

A new study has shown that use of peripheral nerve blocks in the treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia (TGN) may produce long-term pain relief. A new study has shown that use of peripheral nerve blocks in ...
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Medical procedure cures woman of trigeminal neuralgia, also known as "suicide disease"

It's known as some of the worst pain you can experience; like electric shocks running across your face. The condition is called trigeminal neuralgia. Carol Gaines of Pensacola suffered with it for ...
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Stereotactic radiosurgery for trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal (fifth) cranial nerve, one of the most widely distributed nerves in the head. The pain occurs in areas supplied by the ...
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Severe facial pain? Could be trigeminal neuralgia

Consultant pain physician at Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi Trigeminal neuralgia (TGN), also referred to as tic douloureux, causes excruciating facial pain on one or both sides of the face.

Salman Khan details pain of battling severe nerve disorder: Neurologist explains all that you need to know about trigeminal neuralgia

Even a light touch from brushing your teeth or putting on makeup may trigger pain equivalent to an electric shock but can be managed ...