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What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Posted on Sat, 3 May 2014

Question: My hair strands pain, this happens almost twice in month and sometimes, if I have not washed my hair for more than 3 days. It pains badly, I cant move my hair/even shake them. this hair strand pain leads to eye pain, every time I have hair pain, I have very bad eye pain. This time it also lead to tooth ache, if I put hot water bag on my eyes and cheeks (jaws), iam feeling good. I don't take any pain killers for this, every time, I get this pain, I press my eyes badly (to avoid pain) apply vicks, massage my hair with oil and sleep off, then I feel better, but sometimes this problem starts early morning and I'll have to bear this whole day. I checked with eye specialist, he said my eyes are fine, please help me get rid of this pain, it feels strange to explain, why my hair strands pain.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: Trigeminal neuralgia Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXXXX You are suffering from a condition called as trigeminal neuralgia. The entire head are mentioned by you is supplied by trigeminal nerve. Any irritation of this nerve causes pain in the area of distribution. Treatment can be with nerve repair agents like gabapentene and pregabaline capsules. Please meet a neurologist and discuss regarding these medications. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (5 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply. How serious is this condition, Do I need to worry? How long will it take to cure?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: not serious Detailed Answer: Hello It is not a serious condition, however severe pain is the annoying factor which makes the patient miserable. Usually it takes around 6 months for good relief. Thank you

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar