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Topic 888 - Created: 2000-04-08 18:11:21-04 - Modified: 2000-04-08 18:11:52-04

Recurrent pain in the trigeminal dermatome, AKA trigeminal neuralgia. May be triggered by an insignificant sensory stimulus. Sensation is usually intact in the same area with the pain. Presentation usually >40, younger pts. may have MS. Mimics include dental and sinus pain.

Treatment includes antiseizure Rx: Tegretol (carbamazepine) and Dilantin (phenytoin)

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