Trigeminal Neuralgia
Facial pain

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We are the National Charity for Trigeminal Neuralgia (TNA UK). We provide information, support and encouragement to those who suffer this excruciatingly painful condition. Our aim is to raise awareness of TN within the medical community and the general public at large. We educate, support and are involved in research. TNA UK relies on donations, annual membership fees and sponsorship/grants in order to continue its work. We are involved in educating professionals and working with research to find relief and cure from this horrendous condition.

 

 

 

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Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) "The Excruciating Reality of Facial Pain" What Is Trigeminal Neuralgia? Trigeminal Neuralgia is acknowledged by medical professionals as one of the most severe pain syndromes known to medical science, characterised by intense, stabbing facial pain. This chronic condition specifically affects the trigeminal nerve, one of the head's most broadly distributed nerves. It is responsible for transmitting sensations from the face to the brain. Key Symptoms:
  • Sudden, intense facial pain that strikes without warning.
  • Pain episodes can last from a few seconds to several minutes.
  • It is triggered by mild facial stimuli such as touching, chewing, or even a breeze.
  • Described as sharp, piercing, and predominantly affecting one side of the fac ...

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Trigeminal Neuralgia UK

We are the Trigeminal Neuralgia Association UK (TNA UK).
We provide information, support and encouragement to those who suffer this excruciatingly painful condition. Our aim is to raise awareness of TN within the medical community and the general public at large.

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TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA is an extremely severe unilateral episodic facial pain that tends to come and go unpredictably in sudden shock-like attacks.

As a registered charity, TNA UK is entirely dependent on donations and annual membership fees in order to continue its work.

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