A syndrome characterized by recurrent episodes of excruciating pain lasting several seconds or longer in the sensory distribution of the TRIGEMINAL NERVE. Pain may be initiated by stimulation of trigger points on the face, lips, or gums or by movement of facial muscles or chewing. Associated conditions include MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, vascular anomalies, ANEURYSMS, and neoplasms. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p187)
    

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.

About the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK : www.tna.org.uk  / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.

Specification of Ebenezer Oliver : mixture and embrocation for rheumatism, &c.

Narkose und Neuralgie in Schmidt's Jahrbüchern, (1834-1858) / von Urban Michael Rieser.

Treating trigeminal neuralgia with medicine / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.

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Glossopharyngeal neuralgia / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.

About the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK : www.tna.org.uk / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.

Specification of Ebenezer Oliver : mixture and embrocation for rheumatism, &c.

Narkose und Neuralgie in Schmidt's Jahrbüchern, (1834-1858) / von Urban Michael Rieser.

Treating trigeminal neuralgia with medicine / Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK.