Trigeminal Neuralgia/Facial Pain Disorders Resources

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Definition Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a very painful disorder of the portion of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) that supplies sensation to the face. It is characterized by recurrent electric shock-like (paroxysmal) pains in one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve (maxillary, mandibular, and/or ophthalmic branches), each supplying a different portion of the face. Severe facial pain can last from a second to 15 minutes or longer; some individuals may have up to 100 lightning-like bursts of stabbing pain in a day.

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The enclosed pamphlets, files, documents and photos are information that will help you with educating yourself or others about Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain Disorders. You may share and download files. These documents and files are not a means of self-diagnosis but for awareness and education.
You can learn more by visiting the Facial Pain Association at: www.fpa-support.org
For information on research visit the Facial Pain Research Foundation www.facinfacialpain.org

International Resources for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain Disorders:
United States Resource
Canada Resource
Brazil Resource
Finland Resources
United Kingdom Resources
France Resources
Sweden Resources
Netherland Resources
Ireland Resource
Australia & New Zealand

If you suffer from a physical or mental condition that prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive monthly Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits.Trigeminal Neuralgia and Social Security Disability Benefits

The next time you watch the weather forecast, notice the barometric pressure!
Why Does Pain Get Worse When a Storm Is Coming?

Web-sites and public support pages to educate, raise awareness and share the latest information about TN, information to help you cope with the pain, etc. This information is provided for all to share.
Here are a few links:

EndTN

Facial Pain Advocacy Alliance

Facial Pain Research Foundation FB page

Facial Pain Association FB Page

LivingwithFacialPain Web-site

TNAC Trigeminal Neuralgia Association of Canada

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK Facing Pain Together

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association Australia

Trigeminal Neuralgia Support New Zealand

CaTNA Canadian Trigeminal Neuralgia Association

Association Quebecois De La Douleur Chronigue

AFAT (Association Francaise Algies Trigeminal)

Ireland Support Group

Teens with Trigeminal Neuralgia

Alaska Trigeminal Neuralgia

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harmful_interactions.pdf
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fpa_welcome_package.pdf
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meaning_of_tn.pdf
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tn_dentist_form.pdf
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tn_frequently_asked_questions.pdf
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