Trigeminal Neuralgia

What is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux or tic convulsif, is a chronic pain disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve. This nerve regulates sensation across your facial structures. It's also responsible for facial movement and stimuli responses around the eyes, mouth, and jaw. This condition causes intense, stabbing pain in the face. The pain can be triggered by touching or brushing against the mouth, chewing, and even breathing. Depending on the…