Recognize facial nerve pain symptoms and explore treatment options at ONI.
 | TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA Understanding
facial nerve
pain.Recognize the symptoms.
Explore your options. |  |
| When everyday moments trigger painTrigeminal neuralgia affects the nerve that carries sensation from your face to your brain. It can cause intense, sharp, electric-shock-like pain, usually on one side of the face. | Symptoms to recognize- Sudden, severe facial pain
- Pain typically affecting one side of the face
- Recurring bouts of pain over days, weeks, or months
- Triggers such as talking, chewing, or brushing your teeth
| Treatment starts with your diagnosisYour specialist can help you understand which approach fits your symptoms and medical history. Options include: | MedicationCarbamazepine is a first-line option for many patients and helps stabilize nerve activity. | Gasserian ganglion ablationA minimally invasive procedure that targets the nerve to interrupt pain signals when medication is not effective. | CyberKnife radiosurgeryTargeted radiation to the nerve root entry zone may provide lasting pain relief for selected patients. | Microvascular decompressionSurgery that relieves pressure from nearby blood vessels and may offer long-term relief. |
| Let’s talk about your next step.Contact Olympia Neurological Institute to discuss an evaluation for facial nerve pain. olympiadoctors.com | Austin
4207 James Casey Street
Suite 111
Austin, TX 78745 | Georgetown
1502 Blue Ridge Drive
Suite 301
Georgetown, TX 78626 |
Fax: 800-347-7118 | Treatment suitability, benefits, and risks vary. An individual medical evaluation is needed to determine the right approach. |
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