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What are the different treatment options for trigeminal neuralgia?
A common treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia is medications such as Anticonvulsants and Antispasmodic agents. Trigeminal Neuralgia may also be treated by surgery procedures such as micro-vascular decompression and gamma knife radio-surgery.
Is Imitrex used for migraines?
Imitrex (sumatriptan) was the first in its class - an abortive drug approved by the FDA for treatment of Migraine. For best results in diagnosis and treatment of Migraine and other headache disorders, seek the help of a board certified headache and Migraine specialist.
What is the prognosis for occipital neuralgia?
The periodic nature of mild occipital neuralgia usually does not interfere with daily life. The prognosis for persons with more severe occipital neuralgia is also good, as the pain is usually lessened or eliminated by treatment.
What is the treatment for neuralgia?
Glossopharyngeal, trigeminal, and postherpetic neuralgias sometimes respond to anticonvulsant drugs, such as carbamazepine or phenytoin, or to painkillers, such as acetaminophen. Trigeminal neuralgia may also be relieved by surgery.
How is neuralgia treated by doctors?
Once a diagnosis of neuralgia has been established, physicians prescribe drugs to alleviate the pain. The anti-convulsant drug carbamazepine (Tegretol) is often an effective treatment
Dysesthesia as a result of neurosurgery?
I got dysesthesia right after a percutaneous balloon compression for treatment of trigeminal neuralgia.
Does trigeminal neuralgia resolve itself?
No, it does not resolve itself. Trigeminal Neuralgia only gets worse with time and the damage is permanent. TN affects older people and women more often then men. Some of the best trigeminal neuralgia treatment options include creams, injections and surgery.
Is Occipital neuralgia the same as scalp neuralgia?
no.
How long does imitrex stay in your system?
how long does imitrex stay in your system
Is Postherpetic Neuralgia something to be frightened about?
Postherpetic neuralgia is not something to be frightened about. It is also known as shingles which a lot of people do get. At the first signs of the shingles you should contact your doctor to get treatment. There are medications available that can help this condition. It is not generally life threatening but a nuisance.
Is imitrex a nsaid?
NO
Who can treat occipital neuralgia?
From the treatment it appears that a massage therapist would be beneficial. Chiropractic care can also help to alleviate the symptoms of O.N.
