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Certain medicines can help reduce pain and the rate of attacks. These may include: Anti-epilepsy drugs (carbamazepine, gabapentin, phenytoin; Migraine medicines (sumatriptan; Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or carbamazepine. Some patients may need s...[read article]
Tests for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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A neurological examination is an essential component of a comprehensive physical examination . It is a systematic examination that surveys the functioning of nerves... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Medical Procedures for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area of the body. With regular radiation therapy treatment, hea... More
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Electrical nerve stimulation, also called transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), is a noninvasive, drug-free pain management technique. By sending elec... More
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Injection of Alcohol Into Nerve
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Percutaneous Balloon Compression of the Cranial Nerve
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Stereotactic radiosurgery is a form of radiation therapy that focuses high-powered x-rays on a small area of the body. With regular radiation therapy treatment, hea... More
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Surgical Procedures for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Rhizotomy is the cutting of nerve roots as they enter the spinal cord. More
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Microvascular Decompression Surgery of Cranial Nerve
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Prescribed Medications for Trigeminal Neuralgia
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CARBAMAZEPINE (kar ba MAZ e peen) is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy. This medicine is also used to treat nerve related pain. It is not... More
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PHENYTOIN (FEN i toyn) is used to control seizures in certain types of epilepsy. It is also used to prevent seizures during or after surgery. More
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BACLOFEN (BAK loe fen) helps relieve spasms and cramping of muscles. It may be used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury. More
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OXCARBAZEPINE (ox car BAZ e peen) is used to treat people with epilepsy. It helps prevent partial seizures. More
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Alternative Procedures for Trigeminal Neuralgia What's this?
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Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive technique in which a low-voltage electrical current is delivered through wires from a small pow... More
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The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th... More
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Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p... More
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Vitamin Supplementation
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