Brief Answer: Atypical facial pain. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXXXX Thanks for contacting Ayurveda with your health concern, and since you have double checked with 2 doctors, thus treatment and management in Ayurveda is directed towards 'Ananat vaat'. 2. Since symptoms of pain in scalp/eyes/jaws are route of Trigeminal Nerve, thus even if opinion is favorable, we have to manage the disease, according to the symptoms present, and Stepwise Management which I usually follow/consult with my patient(s) is are: 1. If treatment for Trigeminal neuralgia alleviates the symptoms, the diagnosis of the condition is usually confirmed. [you can try taking the treatment given] 2. Since no known clinical/laboratory tests can confirm trigeminal neuralgia.It may be necessary to order an MRI which, in some cases, can help identify the vessel pressing on the nerve, otherwise treatment will depend upon 'atypical facial pain' 3. rub onion paste to opposite feet. . put 2-3 drops of coconut water into nose. . put 4-5 drops of lime juice into opposite side nostril. . Grapes [specially riped] are an effective home remedy, PS. crush ripe grapes and drink [do not add water] . Prescription Medicines which You can ask for: sudhanidhi ras, XXXXXXX panag ras, vaat vidhvansan ras, sarpagandha ghan vati, brahmi/mayur ghrita, errhine therapy 4. Take: old brown rice, brinjal,mango,pomegranate,black grapes,garlic,milk, coconut water, home made butter, black sesame, head-massage, adequate mental rest Avoid: moong/arhar dal, peas,chick-pea,jamun,bitter gourd,heavy food,excess physical-mental exertion,long night awakening, not eating balanced diet. Do revert back for any clarifications Dr. Munish Naimittika

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Brief Answer: Alternative Management Detailed Answer: Dear XXXXX Thanks for reverting back. Since the described options are for 'Prophylaxis' thus following points are worth mentioning: 1. putting drops in nose: make sure you practice it regularly [morning/evening], and minimum 15 days for one treatment and then try the second one. [if deem necessary] 2. onion paste can be rubbed on alternate days. 3. grape juice can be taken regularly and not only during period of attacks. I will be available to address your future concern(s) PS. As you are from United States, and Ras Aushadhis are banned there, so check with your Physician or Pharmacy store. Dr. Munish Naimittika

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