Symptoms of Trigeminal Neuralgia
People with trigeminal neuralgia might have one or more of the following symptoms:
– Shooting or serious pain that might feel like electric shocks
– Episodes of pain lasting from several seconds to a few minutes
– Persistent burning or aching feeling that might progress into the pain like a spasm.
– Spontaneous episodes of pain caused by mild stimulation, such as brushing, speaking, chewing, or touching your face.
– Several attacks in a few days or months.
– Pain in parts related to the trigeminal nerve, including the lips, gums, teeth, jaw, forehead, and cheek.
– Pain on one side of your face.
– Attacks that might become more intense and frequent over time. [2]
