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Constant, Extreme Pain Near Temple And Ears. Taking Tylenol Motrin But Not Much Improvement

I Have been suffering with extreme pain in the right side of my face for about 3 months it started off a few times a day now for the last 2 weeks it has been constant. It is a sharp stabbing pain near my temple and right near my ear. If I am sleep it wakes me and if I sit up or rub the area it eases but never fully goes away. I have tried Tylenol motrin aleve advil nothing works only getting about 2 straight hours of sleep a night help. Sometimes the pain is from my jaw up to my f
Tue, 12 Nov 2013
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Trigeminal neuralgia.
In your post, you have not mentioned about any history of cold, cough, systemic illness like Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism or any associated symptoms like nausea, blurring of vision, intolerance to bright light, etc.
Under such circumstances, investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels and Thyroid profile will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms.
A CT scan or MRI of brain will also be helpful.

Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, avoid stress, exercise regularly & practice meditation.

Wishing you a Good Health.
Take care.
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Constant, Extreme Pain Near Temple And Ears. Taking Tylenol Motrin But Not Much Improvement

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to Trigeminal neuralgia. In your post, you have not mentioned about any history of cold, cough, systemic illness like Diabetes, Hypertension, Hypo/Hyperthyroidism or any associated symptoms like nausea, blurring of vision, intolerance to bright light, etc. Under such circumstances, investigations like complete blood count, estimation of blood pressure & blood sugar levels and Thyroid profile will be helpful to rule out any pathological cause for the symptoms. A CT scan or MRI of brain will also be helpful. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, avoid stress, exercise regularly & practice meditation. Wishing you a Good Health. Take care.