Guest guest Posted November 20, 1999 Report Share Posted November 20, 1999 > > My question is, has anyone had facial neuralgia (or trigeminal nerve > neuralgia) associated with their arthritis? I have had off and on bouts > and recently a very achey stretch of facial pain..one sided on top and > bottom of jaw, ear, tmj joint area, plus it moves around! I still have > it but it is better. I seem to remember a bout of this lasting months > when I was a teenager.... Hi, Barbara. Welcome back to the list, although we're sorry it's because of a flare. How do you identify the facial pain as neuralgia? I have pain on the left side of my face which I have assumed was TMJ and sinus pain, but you've got me wondering. Jean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 26, 2004 Report Share Posted June 26, 2004 Hi Carole, Pertaining to the " neuralgia in the face " , this is what my mom-in-law suggested: " Does she have tri-geminal neuralgia? I don't know if all the neuralgias are treated the same. There is a national TNA organization, and a website that's very helpful, too. The main thing I'd suggest right off is for her to look at her diet, and see if there are key foods that catalyze or trigger the pain. Vinegar and hot, spicey foods trigger mine. So does peppermint " . Sure hope this will help to ease the pain in the meantime, until you can get further assistance. Please take care, Jefersea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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