31 May
Is trigeminal neuralgia permanent? Is Trigeminal neuralgia permanent? This is one of the first questions patients ask, upon learning their diagnosis. It is natural to want to know how long they have to face these facial pain-attacks. The pain of a TN attack is itself not permanent, but comes intermittently most of the times. In […]
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Is Trigeminal neuralgia hereditary? For those of you who are wondering whether Trigeminal neuralgia is hereditary, the short answer is ‘ not really’. Having said that, there are cases reported where TN runs in families. Can Trigeminal neuralgia be Familial? Familial TN is unusual by all means. It is likely to be less than 2 […]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Patient Testimonial | Laxminarayan Gogineni I suffered from Trigeminal Neuralgia and this is my patient testimonial: I suffered from Trigeminal Neuralgia for five years before my Microvascular decompression surgery. Symptoms of TN for me was a severe shock like pain along the lower jaw. https://youtu.be/-5LbR2dL7UY How the TN pain began My pain started from the […]
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Trigeminal neuralgia medication-how to take them? “How to take them-Trigeminal neuralgia medication?” Can I take TN medication when I feel the pain coming on? Can I add more drugs during a Trigeminal neuralgia attack? Do I have to continue taking the Trigeminal neuralgia medicines even if I have no or minimal pain? These are all […]
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Severe Trigeminal Neuralgia caused by Epidermoid tumour Severe Trigeminal Neuralgia can occasionally be caused by tumors in the cerebello-pontine region, notably, Epidermoid tumors, Schwannomas and rarely others like meningioma etc. Severe TN caused by C-P angle Epidermoid tumor This is the story of a patient named Mr. Gopal Shinde, a young man from rural Maharashtra […]
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Trigeminal neuralgia cured Trigeminal neuralgia cured by Microvascular Decompression surgery is not unique. However, very few patients actually acknowledge this in public and help spread awareness. In this interview, Mrs. Deshmukh and her husband share their experiences before and after her Trigeminal neuralgia was treated by Microvascular decompression surgery, or MVD surgery. https://youtu.be/7LgEgwn1apg Mr Deshmukh […]
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Successful MVD for Trigeminal Neuralgia Mrs R R underwent a successful MVD Surgery with Dr Jaydev Panchwagh for her facial pain/ Trigeminal Neuralgia. She is a resident of Mumbai , and after extensive research, decided to get operated at the MVD centre in Pune under Dr Jaydev Panchwagh. This is what her daughter posted as […]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain Relief ‘Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain Relief has been the single-most wonderful thing in the last month of my life!! The pain was so bad before the operation, I could not eat, sleep or drink, even talk. And then I underwent Microvascular Decompression surgery or MVD surgery. Now that my pain is relieved, I feel […]
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Pain relief after MVD operation Pain relief after MVD operation: How long does it last? It is generally permanent or at least very long-lasting. Here is the experience through a video testimonial of two patients who underwent Microvascular Decompression surgery or MVD operation in 2017. This video was recorded 3 years after their surgery. What are […]
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Microvascular decompression for TN https://www.youtube.com/embed/nEzQrsPUt4Q In this video on treatment of Trigeminal neuralgia with Microvascular decompression surgery, a patient shares his experience 2 years later. Many questions like What is the main cause of Trigeminal neuralgia? and what is the best treatment of trigeminal neuralgia are answered. Do watch the entire video for all the answers. He says “The pain of […]
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Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia by MVD surgery Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia by MVD Surgery is a well-established option. MVD stands for Micro Vascular Decompression. This means that a microscope (with or without an endoscope) is used to decompress the Trigeminal Nerve from one or more blood vessels compressing it. The Micro Vascular Decompression is most often done […]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia attack and its treatment Trigeminal Neuralgia attack can be very severe and frequent as the disease progresses, and its treatment at that point in time may be very frustrating. It is when such attacks become frequent that the patient generally tend to take decisions about getting MVD surgery done. In this video, a […]
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What does Trigeminal neuralgia pain feel like? What does Trigeminal Neuralgia pain feel like? It is a thought that crosses many a family member’s mind. Unlike a brain tumor or a fracture or a pimple or hernia, pain cannot be seen by others. Only the sufferer who experiences it knows. Others can only wonder and empathize. […]
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Trigeminal Neuralgia-living and leaving. My story Trigeminal Neuralgia-living and leaving. My story. In this story, the patient describes how he had severe pain, how he was resigned to accepting his fate, living with the pain, and how MVD surgery was a life-changing experience for him. https://youtu.be/3HCWuoOfQe8 Why a Trigeminal Neuralgia specialist? Trigeminal Neuralgia treatment in India […]
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What is Trigeminal neuralgia? What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic facial pain caused by a hyperactivity disorder of the Trigeminal nerve. In simple words, it is a symptom of Trigeminal nerve compression. This compression could be caused by a blood vessel or by a tumor, among many other causes. TN pain is severe and is generally […]
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चेहरे की नसो में दर्द चेहरे की नसो में दर्द क्या कहलाता है? चेहरे की नसो में दर्द का नाम ट्राइजेमिनल न्यूराल्जिया है। Trigeminal neuralgia का दर्द कैसा रहता है? trigeminal neuralgia का दर्द बहुत ही भयानक और असहनीय होता है. कभी बिजली जैसा दर्द, तो कभी चुरी चुभो रहा हो ..इस जैसा…कई प्रकार है. इसके कई कारण […]
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Microvascular Decompression Surgery Microvascular Decompression Surgery or MVD surgery is a brain operation, commonly done to relieve nerve compression of the fifth (Trigeminal nerve) and seventh (Facial Nerve) cranial nerves. Occasionally the ninth (Glossopharyngeal nerve nerve is also decompressed by itself or in conjunction with the Trigeminal nerve. Cranial Nerves are nerves that arise in the […]
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कान और गले में दर्द कान और गले में दर्द होना, विशेष रूप से निगलने पर दर्द होना Trigeminal Neuralgia का संकेत (indicator) हो सकता है. अधिक जानकारी के लिए, इन विडियो जरूर देखें. Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia. https://youtu.be/91s7cTZVP68https://youtu.be/UqqqfIAZrsI Trigeminal neuralgia के लक्षण क्या है? गाल में दर्द, जबड़ों में दर्द, दांतों में दर्द, या निगलते समय दर्द […]
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Medicines for face pain Medicines for face pain treatment Medicines for face pain treatment are generally those that are used to treat fits (convulsions, seizures). These come under the group called anti-convulsants (these numb the brain and prevent response to stimuli). Anti-convulsants are medicines used to control convulsions(or “fits”). While there are many medicines that could be […]
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Surgical Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia ..a complex situation! Surgical treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia by MVD surgery is a fairly straightforward one; but if it is complicated by a cerebellar AVM, there are many twists and turns that could potentially be serious. On the occasion of Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day, Dr Jaydev Panchwagh says: “Trigeminal Neuralgia is an […]
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