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Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

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Synonyms of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Fothergill Disease
Tic Douloureux
Trifacial Neuralgia

Disorder Subdivisions

No subdivisions found.

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.

Organizations related to Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

American Chronic Pain Association
- P.O. Box 850
- Rocklin, CA 95677 USA
- Phone #: 916-632-0922
- 800 #: 800-533-3231
- e-mail: ACPA@theacpa.org
- Home page: http://www.theacpa.org
American Pain Society
- 4700 West Lake Avenue
- Glenview, IL 60025
- Phone #: 847-375-4715
- 800 #: --
- e-mail: info@ampainsoc.org
- Home page: http://www.ampainsoc.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- PO Box 8126
- Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
- Phone #: 301-251-4925
- 800 #: 888-205-2311
- e-mail: N/A
- Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
MUMS National Parent-to-Parent Network
- 150 Custer Court
- Green Bay, WI 54301-1243 USA
- Phone #: N/A
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: mums@netnet.net
- Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Building 31, Room 2C39
- 31 Center Drive, MSC 2290
- Bethesda, MD 20892 USA
- Phone #: 301-496-4261
- 800 #: 866-232-4528
- e-mail: nidcrinfo@mail.nih.gov
- Home page: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/
NIH/National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
- P.O. Box 5801
- Bethesda, MD 20824
- Phone #: 301-496-5751
- 800 #: 800-352-9424
- e-mail: N/A
- Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
TNA - The Facial Pain Association
- 408 W. University Ave
- Suite 602
- Gainesville, FL 32601
- Phone #: N/A
- 800 #: 800-923-3608
- e-mail: patientinfo@tna-support.org
- Home page: http://www.endthepain.org

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