When pain strikes your face like a bolt of lightning, it's not just a headache or a dental issue. It could be Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN), a condition so excruciating that it has been dubbed the ...

Trigeminal neuralgia is a condition that causes excruciatingly painful sensations to your face, similar to an electric shock. It’s not rare, and it’s often misdiagnosed as dental pain or a sinus issue ...

A SUNCT headache manifests in moderate-to-severe bursts of throbbing, burning, or piercing pain. The headaches affect one side of the head, as well as the eye and temple area on the same side. The ...

Most of us associate pain tolerance with temporary experiences—a splitting headache or the intensity of childbirth. But for those living with Trigeminal Neuralgia, the pain doesn’t end. This chronic ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My husband suffers from trigeminal neuralgia. This is often very painful for months at a time, then the pain will stop for a few months before it begins again. He does not want to ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old male. A few months ago, I suddenly had the worst pain in my life, centered in the right side ...