Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Synonyms

• Fothergill Disease
• Tic Douloureux
• Trifacial Neuralgia

Disorder Subdivisions

• None

General Discussion

Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) characterized by attacks of intense, stabbing pain affecting the mouth, cheek, nose, and/or other areas on one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully understood.

Resources

Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA)

925 Northwest 56th Terrace

Suite C

Gainesville, FL 32605

Tel: (325)331-7009

Fax: (325)331-7078

Tel: (800)923-3608

Email: tnanational@tna-support.org

Internet: http://www.endthepain.org



American Chronic Pain Association

P.O. Box 850

Rocklin, CA 95677

USA

Tel: (916)632-0922

Fax: (916)632-3208

Tel: (800)533-3231

Email: ACPA@Pacbell.net

Internet: http://www.theacpa.org



National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)

31 Center Drive

8A07

Bethesda, MD 20892-2540

Tel: (301)496-5751

Fax: (301)402-2186

Tel: (800)352-9424

Email: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/



NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse

1 NOHIC Way

Bethesda, MD 20892-3500

USA

Tel: (301)402-7364

Fax: (301)907-8830

TDD: (301)656-7581

Email: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov

Internet: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov



American Pain Society

4700 West Lake Avenue

Glenview, IL 60025-1485

Tel: (847)375-4715

Fax: (847)375-4777

Email: info@ampainsoc.org

Internet: http://www.ampainsoc.org



MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network

150 Custer Court

Green Bay, WI 54301-1243

USA

Tel: (920)336-5333

Fax: (920)339-0995

Tel: (877)336-5333

Email: mums@netnet.net

Internet: http://www.netnet.net/mums/



American Association of Neurological Surgeons

5550 Meadowbrook Drive

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008-3852

Tel: (847)378-0500

Fax: (847)378-0600

Tel: (888)566-2267

Email: info@aans.org

Internet: http://www.NeurosurgeryToday.org and http://www.AANS.org

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Last Updated:  5/7/2008

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