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At Neurosurgeons of New Jersey, we are dedicated to helping to solve your facial pain and spasm when all other treatment options have failed. When pain gradually increases over time and medications are no longer helping, our neurosurgeons step in to end your facial pain and spasm, once and for all.
What causes facial pain?
There are many different causes of facial pain. Some of these things may be caused by irritation of nerves that travel from your brain to your face. Other causes may be due to orthopedic problems or nasal conditions.
Causes of your symptoms may include:
- Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction
- Sinus infection
- Irritation of your trigeminal nerve, called trigeminal neuralgia
- Irritation of your facial nerve, the 7th cranial nerve
Since there are so many different causes of pain in your face, working with a specialist is recommended so you get the best treatment for your problem.
What does facial pain feel like?
Several different sensations that are associated with facial pain. It is incredibly important that you identify the type of pain you are feeling in order to help a neurologist identify what condition is causing that pain.
Facial pain might feel like:
- Electric-like shooting pain in one side of your face.
- Eye twitching and pain.
- Jaw spasm and pain.
- Ear pain.
- Burning pain on one side of your face.
How can I cure facial pain?
Medication for facial pain is typically the first line of treatment if you have trigeminal neuralgia or hemifacial spasm. Different medications are typically used at varying dosages. Your doctor should work with you to find the correct medication and dosage for your condition.
Medication typically used for facial symptoms may include:
- Anticonvulsants
- Antispasmodics
- Botox injections
Sometimes the medication is all you need to manage your symptoms; other times the medication loses its effect over time, and you need to change medications or alter the dosage.
If medication has failed to give you adequate relief of your pain, you’ve come to the right place. Our specialized neurosurgeons have years of experience in treating individuals who have tried all options for treating their facial pain with no avail.
Read more about the treatment types our neurosurgeons offer to cure facial pain conditions.