The emotional aspects of cannot be understated. As a result of the pain and sudden attack like tendencies of Trigeminal Neuralgia, your well-being is also at stake. You may experience avoidance of activities you used to love or even struggle to maintain your relationships. Many people report feelings of frustration and isolation. Rest assured though, there are ways to manage these symptoms and improve your quality of life.
The Trigeminal Nerve, also known as Cranial Nerve 5, resides in your brainstem. When this nerve becomes irritated or injured, symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia may begin. The goal of Upper Cervical Chiropractic Care is to reduce pressure and interference at the level of the brainstem.
If you are suffering from Trigeminal Neuralgia and live or work near Chattanooga, TN - we would love to have a conversation with you. Often the root cause of these symptoms stems from a misalignment of the Upper Cervical Spine.
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Trigeminal Neuraliga
Living with trigeminal neuralgia often feels like a constant struggle. The sudden and severe facial pain may strike at any time. Basic activities like eating, talking, or even smiling can trigger excruciating pain. It’s tough trying to live a normal life with the pain and the constant fear that your next smile may throw you into a painful episode. Living like this is exhausting both physically and mentally.
You may also be experiencing symptoms like burning, aching, or electric shock-like sensations on one side of the face. There can be significant differences in intensity and frequency of these symptoms which often makes Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms increasingly difficult to predict and manage. The mental and emotional toll is also significant.