Trigeminal Neuralgia

D_sethhunter

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Joined : Oct 2018

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Posted 4/19/2019 10:03 AM (GMT -6)

I've had 4 episodes of facial pain in the past 7 months or so. The doc just diagnosed me with Trigeminal Neuralgia. He did a full neurological exam and everything was fine. Other than some occasional mild vertigo and some episodes of extreme fatigue (which is such a broad symptom), I've been fine. I do have Ulcerative Colitis, but he said there's no link between UC & trigeminal neuralgia. He did however mention that sometimes it can be a symptom of MS. It really shocked me, since I've never even thought of that before. He gave me a referral to a neurologist and ordered a Brain MRI. Anyone with MS experience TN as an early symptom of MS?

Thanks in advance !

straydog

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Posted 4/20/2019 11:37 AM (GMT -6)

I am guessing this is your PCP that has given you the TN diagnosis? There are two types of TN, a good neurologist should be able to give you a proper dx of which type it is. I wouldn't let myself get too worked, first you need to make sure you were given a correct diagnosis by your PCP. MS can be very difficult to diagnose, it a process of elimination of other conditions.

I suggest that you go to the Mayo Clinic's website & read about TN. Good luck with your pending appt.

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