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Numbness On The Face, Burning Sensation In The Eye. Are These Connected?

hi,i have something in my lower jaw bone that is sitting on the main nerve in my face an they say if they where to investigate sergically it would leave 1 side of my face numb, but i keep getting a what they call shiggals on my chin it starts with a burning sensation then turns to a scab but this time the burning was in my right eye and the side of my face ,could the 2 be connected.thank you
Wed, 23 Jan 2013
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HI
THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY
AS YOU DESCRIBED YOUR SYMPTOMS INDICATES A CONDITIONS KNOWN AS TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA

SYMPTOMS INCLUDES--
Your primary care physician, a neurologist, or a pain specialist may be involved in your care.

Certain medicines sometimes help reduce pain and the rate of attacks. These medicines include:

Anti-seizure drugs (carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, phenytoin, valproate, and pregabalin)

Muscle relaxants (baclofen, clonazepam)

Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or carbamazepine)
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Numbness On The Face, Burning Sensation In The Eye. Are These Connected?

HI THANKS FOR YOUR QUERY AS YOU DESCRIBED YOUR SYMPTOMS INDICATES A CONDITIONS KNOWN AS TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA SYMPTOMS INCLUDES-- Your primary care physician, a neurologist, or a pain specialist may be involved in your care. Certain medicines sometimes help reduce pain and the rate of attacks. These medicines include: Anti-seizure drugs (carbamazepine, gabapentin, lamotrigine, phenytoin, valproate, and pregabalin) Muscle relaxants (baclofen, clonazepam) Tricyclic antidepressants (amitriptyline, nortriptyline, or carbamazepine)