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, forehead, and jaw. T...

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Swelling in face?
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Has anyone had swelling in their face?
Posted on 12/09/07, 03:12 pm
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Reply #11 - 08/27/08  9:37am
" hI, I have tn and when have an a attack the my right cheek and face swells up. "
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Reply #12 - 09/01/08  1:57am
" I get swelling on the left side of my face. I also find that my left eye starts to ooze. Anyone else have this problem? "
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Reply #13 - 09/01/08  10:57am
" I do but I do not know if it is frm the TN, or the paralysis and pulling from when it moves.
Have you tried aspirin if it is bothering you. Also have you checked with a dentist to make sure the swelling is not from a tooth?
I I know I have had a bad habit of thinking everything is from the TN when there were other reasons for some of it. "
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