Trigeminal Neuralgia Nerves
Living with Trigeminal Neuralgia
My husband Reuben was diagnosed in 2017 with Trigeminal Neuralgia. I am his caregiver and before you will understand my daily struggles, and his, while living with trigeminal neuralgia you need to know what Trigeminal Neuralgia is. What is Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) The medical Explanation:Trigeminal neuralgia (TN), also called tic douloureux, is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal (fifth cranial) nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. TN is a form of neuropathic pain (pain associated with nerve injury or nerve lesion.) Although sometimes debilitating, the disorder is not life-threatening.TN is considered to be one of…
