10/22/2026
Trigeminal neuralgia is a severely painful condition affecting one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve is the main pathway for transmitting touch and pain sensation from the face to the brain.
When a person suffers from trigeminal neuralgia, simple sensations such as light touch or even a gentle breeze can trigger intense shock-like episodes of pain.
Even though a person feels the pain in their face, the condition is usually caused by a small blood vessel pressing against the nerve where it exits the brain.
There are often many options for treatment ranging from medications to surgery.
Consulting with an Orofacial Pain Specialist, a Neurologist, or a Neurosurgeon can put you or your loved one on the path towards treatment.