What Can Be Done for Trigeminal Neuralgia?
When injury or damage occurs to the trigeminal nerve, one of the largest nerves in the head, an individual may experience sudden, severe, stabbing pain on one side of the jaw or cheek. Attacks may come and go, lasting for days, weeks or months at a time. A neurologist or neurosurgeon is usually best prepared to make the diagnosis and recommend treatment. Treatments include the use of certain medications, microvascular decompression surgery, and radiofrequency rhizotomy.
