Trigeminal Neuralgia

Anticonvulsants: Medications such as carbamazepine (Tegretol) or oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) are often the first line of treatment to help control nerve pain.

Antispasmodics: Muscle relaxants like baclofen may be used to reduce nerve-related pain.

Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter pain relievers may offer temporary relief, though they are usually less effective for trigeminal neuralgia.

Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Injections of local anesthetics or corticosteroids into the trigeminal nerve can provide temporary relief from pain.

Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block: This involves injecting medication into a specific nerve ganglion to alleviate pain.

Techniques such as gentle facial exercises or relaxation methods may help some individuals manage their symptoms and reduce pain.

Microvascular Decompression: This surgery involves relocating or removing blood vessels that may be compressing the trigeminal nerve.

Rhizotomy: Procedures such as radiofrequency rhizotomy or glycerol injection involve damaging nerve fibers to disrupt pain signals.

Gamma Knife Radiosurgery: A non-invasive technique using focused radiation to target and damage the nerve responsible for pain.

Some individuals explore alternative treatments such as acupuncture or biofeedback, although evidence of their effectiveness for trigeminal neuralgia varies.