Trigeminal neuralgia hurts, and hurts severely.  Commonly referred to as “TN” and sometimes as “tic doloreaux.”  TN is a sharp, stabbing, electric shock like pain.  It typically is on one side of the face.  It may involve pain anywhere on the side of the face, from the forehead or temple, down to the mouth, teeth, jaw or chin.  Medication such as carbamazepine (marketed under the brand names Tegretol or Carbatrol) helps reduce or control pain for many patients. 

Gamma Knife treatment for trigeminal neuralgia is an effective option for patients who do not have good control of pain with medication such as carbamazepine.  

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