What is Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia, or Tic Douloureux, is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, ...

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I have Occipital Neuralgia and really need advice on what med work. I am on Elavil, Topamax, Skelaxin now and nothing is helping me. Would really appreciate any advice!
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Reply #1 - 06/07/08  3:25pm
" I've been on neurontin, then lyrica, I take amitriptyline with tramadol and paracetamol. The Amitriptyline helps me sleep thru the night. lyrica has reduced pins and needles... I think they all work differently for everyone. "
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