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What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia?

I have been looking up trigeminal neuralgia, as it seems like it s that type of pain. The pain is debilitating and unilateral....but mine is behind the ear. Very sharp, stabbing come and go constant pain. It started this morning about 9:30. The last time this happened was June 26/15 and lasted for 4 days. That was the longest and worst 4 days. What are you re thoughts?
Tue, 9 Aug 2016
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Hello,

I can understand your concern. If you have Trigeminal Neuralgia, you must be having a trigger point, touching which will cause sharp, shooting pain for some time. It occurs most commonly at night.

However, if you are having pain behind ear, it seems more like due to an ear infection rather jumping to the conclusion of Trigeminal Neuralgia. In addition, Trigeminal Neuraligia does not come in episodes of 4 days. If you have it, touching the trigger point any time will give you sharp, shooting pain.

Thus, my advise to you is to consult a physician or an ENT specialist for clinical examination and examination of ear for presence of infection. If clinical examination of Trigeminal Neuralgia suggests that you have it, then treatment for it should be started.

I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon.

Best,
Dr. Viraj Shah
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What Causes Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Hello, I can understand your concern. If you have Trigeminal Neuralgia, you must be having a trigger point, touching which will cause sharp, shooting pain for some time. It occurs most commonly at night. However, if you are having pain behind ear, it seems more like due to an ear infection rather jumping to the conclusion of Trigeminal Neuralgia. In addition, Trigeminal Neuraligia does not come in episodes of 4 days. If you have it, touching the trigger point any time will give you sharp, shooting pain. Thus, my advise to you is to consult a physician or an ENT specialist for clinical examination and examination of ear for presence of infection. If clinical examination of Trigeminal Neuralgia suggests that you have it, then treatment for it should be started. I hope this information helps you. Thank you for choosing HealthcareMagic. I wish you feel better soon. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah