What is trigeminal nerve pain?

Answer by  mb (5482)

The trigeminal nerve is one of the twelve crainial nerves that sense and motor the face and skull. It is nerve pain in the upper jaw and ear region.

Answer by  Duncan (1124)

It is pain in the face along the cheek bones or jaw line. It is most common in women over 50, and can lead to anxiety and malnutrition.

Answer by  jennyanydots (294)

The trigeminal nerve is the fifth cranial nerve and is responsible for facial sensation. Trigeminal nerve pain can be caused by trauma or inflammation to the area, or can be a symptom of multiple sclerosis or trigeminal neuralgia.

Answer by  slkunz2003yahoocom (836)

Trigeminal Neuralgia is an intense facial pain that is caused by inflammation of the facial nerves. It is often brought on by stress. It is considered to be a very intense and painful condition. Though the cause cannot be determined, the treatment usually consists of medication, awareness of tooth grinding, and relaxation techniques.