Trigeminal Neuralgia

chronicNeurological

Facial nerve pain, shooting pain, tic douloureux

📚 Educational Reference: This page summarizes commonly referenced homeopathic considerations for trigeminal neuralgia. It does not constitute medical advice. Individual case-taking is essential for proper homeopathic treatment.

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Overview

Trigeminal neuralgia is addressed in homeopathy based on the specific pain characteristics, triggers, and modalities. The intense nature of the pain makes accurate remedy selection important.

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Key Symptoms Often Considered

  • Sudden severe facial pain
  • Electric shock-like quality
  • Triggered by touch, eating, talking
  • Episodes last seconds to minutes
  • May have trigger zones
  • Affects one side usually
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Common Modalities

Generally Worse

  • Touch
  • Cold
  • Eating
  • Talking

Generally Better

  • Warmth
  • Pressure
  • Rest
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Remedy Considerations (Educational)

These remedies are commonly referenced in homeopathic literature for conditions with similar symptom patterns. Proper remedy selection requires complete case-taking.

SpigeliaCommonly Used

Left-sided, stabbing, worse motion/noise/touch, radiates

Right-sided, shooting, better warmth and pressure

VerbascumFrequently Indicated

Left inferior maxillary, worse pressure, worse temperature changes

ColocynthisOften Considered

Left-sided, better hard pressure, waves of pain, after anger

Arsenicum AlbumOften Considered

Burning better warmth, anxious, restless, periodic

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Related Conditions

Nerve PainFacial Pain

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⚠️ Educational Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only. Homeopathic remedy selection requires individualized case-taking by a qualified practitioner. Self-treatment is only appropriate for minor, acute conditions. For chronic or serious conditions, professional consultation is essential. This page does not constitute medical advice or diagnosis.