Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group

Trigeminal neuralgia, or Tic Douloureux, is a neuropathic disorder of the trigeminal nerve that causes episodes of intense pain in the eyes, lips, nose, scalp, forehead, and jaw. Trigeminal neuralgia is considered by many to be among the most painful of conditions.

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TENS

BostonTN
BostonTN
Has ayone had success with TENS treatment?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hello, I have to ask just what is the TENS treatment?
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have one but have to say i have never tried it I in my own mind feel i have enough electrical shocks in my face without plugging that up too it also... Probably my own stupidity but i can't help it... Let us know if it helps...
BostonTN
BostonTN
http://facial-neuralgia.org/treatments/alternative/tens.html
This is done as a procedure by a doctor.. I didn't know they made them for home.
TNWife
TNWife
My husband had TENS treatments with Chiropractic adjustments for a while. Unfortunately, it didn't work for him. But, Ive seen studies that show it to be effective for some patients. Again, it can't hurt to try it. I suggest you try as many different therapies as possible before you hit the next level.

I hope it helps you! Pain free days ahead!
deleted_user
deleted_user
I have been seeing an acupuncturist for about 2 month now. She has just suggested I try the TENS. I don't have the electric shocks like I hear many of you talk about so I am going to give it a try. I will let you know.
deleted_user
deleted_user
wow this is bizarre, I was going to post the same question today. I was searching the house yesterday for one I had YEARS ago. I can't find it anywhere but a friend and I had an aha moment while discussing Motor Cortex Surgery. It reminded me of an internal TENS unit, so why not try an external version? Going to ask my neuro about it.

It was a little battery pack clip on device with sticky electrodes that scramble the pain message to your brain. Mine was on my neck/back so I don't know if this will or should apply to face/brain/head but I'll let you know when I hear something.