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Old Aged Person Sufferring From Trigeminal Neuralgia. Got Injections But Pain In Face,ear. Taking Trileptal. Sinus?

i have trigeminal neuralgia for 4 years now and was afraid to eat etc and i have got injections into my face but it came back not as bad and i now take 900 mg of trileptal every day and it has settled down but lately i have been getting a pain on the other side of my face but higher up near my ear and my ear mostley at night when i lie down can you tell me if this pain is the same as before or could this be sinus as i also have that i am 72 years but manage to lead a normal life
Mon, 19 Aug 2013
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Hello

Welcome in H.C.M.

I have gone through your query regarding facial pain which was diagnosed as trigeminal Neuralgia. Though you have been treated for the same medically and got response but same has recurred.

I would like to suggest you that you try the medical treatment again and if possible you may cosult ENT doctor for block for Trigeminal nerve.

Since you are an aged person so please rule out diabtese as well as diabetic are more prone for neuropathies.

Regards.
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Old Aged Person Sufferring From Trigeminal Neuralgia. Got Injections But Pain In Face,ear. Taking Trileptal. Sinus?

Hello Welcome in H.C.M. I have gone through your query regarding facial pain which was diagnosed as trigeminal Neuralgia. Though you have been treated for the same medically and got response but same has recurred. I would like to suggest you that you try the medical treatment again and if possible you may cosult ENT doctor for block for Trigeminal nerve. Since you are an aged person so please rule out diabtese as well as diabetic are more prone for neuropathies. Regards.