Hemifacial Spasm - Help might be closer than you think... What is Hemifacial Spasm? Hemifacial Spasm, which is also known as a facial twitch, involves the facial muscles on one...
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Craniofacial Pain Syndrome What is Craniofacial Pain Syndrome? The most common craniofacial pain syndrome is trigeminal neuralgia (“TMJ,” jaw joint pain or tic douloureux). Trigeminal neuralgia is a facial pain syndrome that...
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Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks What are Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks? Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) depletion may be caused by a leak, a shunt, inadequate production or too-rapid absorption. Symptoms Symptoms commonly include: Headaches,...
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Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Glossopharyngeal neuralgia is a syndrome that consists of episodic ear and throat pain in the distribution of the ninth cranial nerve (AKA Glossopharyngeal nerve). This pain syndrome usually...
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Anesthesia Dolorosa Description Anesthesia Dolorosa (AD) is one of the most dreaded complications of the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. It occurs when the trigeminal nerve is damaged by surgery or...
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