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What Do Persistent Facial Pain And Headaches Indicate?
Question: I have been bothered by facial pain for about 2 months. It is most often in the roof of my mouth but also can be in my lower jaw. A sip of hot coffee will usually set it off. Mild headaches in my forehead also accompanies my facial pain. Have eliminated dental issues and sinus issues. Don't know where to turn
Brief Answer:
Please meet a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your pain is typical of a neural pain which occurs due to inflammation or irritation of the nerves. The trigger point in your case may be on the palate.
There are many ways to tackle this pain including pain killers , amitrytilline, gabapentin and nerve ablation.
The specific treatment depends on many factors like the severity of pain, location of the trigger point, etc
Please discuss these with your neurologist.
Take care
Please meet a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your pain is typical of a neural pain which occurs due to inflammation or irritation of the nerves. The trigger point in your case may be on the palate.
There are many ways to tackle this pain including pain killers , amitrytilline, gabapentin and nerve ablation.
The specific treatment depends on many factors like the severity of pain, location of the trigger point, etc
Please discuss these with your neurologist.
Take care
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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