Trigeminal Neuralgia

 Trigeminal neuralgia causes sudden, severe facial pain. At Meenakshi Pain Clinic, Pune, we provide advanced pain management with nerve blocks, RF procedures, and expert care.

 Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain. It is often described as one of the most intense and sudden facial pains, sometimes triggered by simple daily activities such as eating, brushing teeth, or even touching the face. Though not life-threatening, it can severely affect quality of life if untreated.

 Causes

• Compression of the trigeminal nerve (often by a blood vessel)

• Nerve damage due to multiple sclerosis or other conditions

• Sometimes no clear cause is identified

Symptoms

• Sudden, severe, stabbing, or electric-shock–like pain on one side of the face

• Pain episodes lasting a few seconds to minutes, recurring many times a day

• Triggers include talking, chewing, washing face, brushing teeth, or even wind on the face

• Fear of pain often leads patients to avoid eating or speaking

Treatment Options at Meenakshi Pain Clinic

Our focus is to control pain and restore comfort:

• Medications

  • Anti-epileptic drugs (Carbamazepine, Oxcarbazepine, etc.)

  • Other nerve-pain medicines as needed

• Interventional Pain Procedures

  • Nerve blocks (Trigeminal nerve branches)

  • Radiofrequency ablation of the trigeminal ganglion for long-lasting relief

• Holistic Care

  • Lifestyle advice and counseling

  • Multidisciplinary approach for resistant cases

Why Choose Us

• Expertise in diagnosing and treating complex nerve pain

• Advanced minimally invasive procedures with proven results

• Compassionate care to support patients through this challenging condition

• Over 35 years of dedicated practice in Pain Medicine