Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a long-term pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve the nerve responsible for sensation in the face and motor functions such as biting and chewing. It is a form of neuropathic pain.

Types of Trigeminal Neuralgia:

There are two main types: typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia.

Typical trigeminal neuralgia results in episodes of severe, sudden, shock-like pain in one side of the face that lasts for seconds to a few minutes. Groups of these episodes can occur over a few hours.
Atypical trigeminal neuralgia results in a constant burning pain that is less severe. Episodes may be triggered by any touch to the face.

Symptoms

Severe episodes of shooting, jabbing pain that feels like electric shocks
Sudden attacks of pain triggered by stimuli that are usually not painful, such as touching the face, chewing, speaking, or brushing teeth
Pain usually affecting only one side of the face at a time, though rarely both sides can be involved
Spasms of pain lasting from a couple of seconds to a couple of minutes; attacks that can become more frequent and intense over time
Episodes of several attacks may last days, weeks, months, or longer — some people experience pain-free periods
Constant aching, burning feeling that may occur before it evolves into the spasm-like pain of trigeminal neuralgia
Tingling and numbness in the face before pain develops

Causes:

The main cause is blood vessels pressing on the root of the nerve. This disrupts the function of the trigeminal nerve, which is usually due to contact between a normal blood vessel (artery or vein) and the nerve at the base of the brain.
This contact causes the nerve to transmit abnormal pain signals, experienced as stabbing pains.
Trigeminal neuralgia can also occur as a result of aging, multiple sclerosis, or a tumor compressing the nerve. Conditions that damage the myelin sheath protecting certain nerves may also lead to this disorder.

A variety of triggers may set off the pain, including:

Touching gently to face
Washing
Shaving
Brushing teeth
Blowing the nose
Drinking hot or cold drinks
Exposure to wind or breeze on the face
Applying makeup
Smiling
Talking

Homeopathy Invention

As per the latest research, trigeminal neuralgia may be caused by a self-devaluation conflict – for example, concerns regarding one’s appearance or reputation.

Homeopathic Approach

Homeopathic medicines help to reduce the recurrence, intensity, and frequency of attacks, which may even fade away with time. These medicines help to relieve pain and also control the process of nerve damage. Homeopathy offers a safe and effective approach to treatment without any side effects.

Homeopathy Medicines:

Colocynth

Colocynth works efficiently in cases of trigeminal neuralgia where facial pains are violent, shooting, and stitching in character. Numbness may follow neuralgic pains and get better by pressure. There are tearing pains in the cheeks, and stitches in the upper jaw which reoccur frequently. Facial neuralgia and toothache remain confined to one side.

Hypericum

Hypericum is a highly beneficial medicine in cases where the trigeminal neuralgia starts after a nerve injury. Pains in the face are sharp, shooting, tearing or violent. There is marked tingling, burning, and numbness in the affected area of the face. Facial neuralgia and toothache are present. Tension and tearing in the cheek may also be present.

Spigelia

Spigelia markedly affects the nervous system, particularly the Trigeminal nerve. It positively influences the heart, eyes, and the head. Stabbing pains which make the patient shudder. Pains come suddenly and go suddenly. Violent tearing, burning, jerking pains in individuals who are very sensitive to touch.

Magnesium Phos

Magnesium Phos: Used to control pain, especially supra- or infra-orbital facial neuralgia, particularly right-sided neuralgic pains. Pain occurs in unbearable paroxysms, lightning-like pains that drive the patient to frenzy. Pains are cramping, shooting, spasmodic, sharp, cutting, stabbing; they come and go suddenly.

Platinum Metallicum

Platinum Metallicum: A useful remedy where there is constrictive pain, numbness, and profuse lachrymation. The pains are cramping, causing numbness and tingling; pain at the root of the nose or in other parts of the body as if squeezed in a vise. Effective in neuralgias from hollow teeth.