TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA is an extremely severe facial pain that tends to come and go unpredictably in sudden shock-like attacks. The pain is normally triggered, for example by light touch, and is described as stabbing, shooting, excruciating or burning. It usually lasts for a few seconds but there can be many bursts of pain in quick succession.
WE ARE Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK). We provide information, support and encouragement to those who suffer this excruciatingly painful condition. Our aim is to raise awareness of TN within the medical community and the general public at large.
Lisa's Story
Surgery has allowed me to enjoy my first winter in several years. I feel liberated to stand outside in the bracing wind and feel the rain on my face. The transformation in my quality of life is immense
Clive's Story
In the first instance when the pain started, like most of us with this condition, I assumed I had a tooth problem and visited the dentist. I had three teeth pulled out before the dentist told me he thought I might have TN
Roger's Story
I created a Pain Chart and recorded medication, frequency of attacks and pain on a daily basis using simple scales. I monitored eating, showering, teeth cleaning and random attacks. It helped me to understand the pattern of what was happening
Janice's Story
Now, almost one year after my MVD, I am pain-free! Yes, I still have a dense numbness in my face but the gripping fear of a TN attack is gone. I have been able to return to my career - something which I thought would not be possible.
Helen's Story
My dentist told me my symptoms were practically text-book, apart for my age. The only way I could describe the pain was that it was electrifying. I couldn't breathe and was gasping for air. Then, a moment later, it went, just as quickly as it had come.
