{"product_id":"2940012167705","title":"Medifocus Guidebook on: Trigeminal Neuralgia","description":"The MediFocus Guidebook on Trigeminal Neuralgia is the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including risk factors of Trigeminal Neuralgia, standard and alternative treatment options, leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Trigeminal Neuralgia, results of the latest clinical trials, support groups and additional resources, and promising new treatments on the horizon. This one of a kind Guidebook offers answers to your critical health questions including the latest treatments, clinical trials, and expert research; high quality, professional level information you can trust and understand culled from the latest peer-reviewed journals; and a unique resource to find leading experts, institutions, and support organizations including contact information and hyperlinks. This Guidebook was updated on January 12, 2011.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTrigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a disorder of unilateral (usually right-sided) facial pain. While the exact cause is unknown, it is thought that TN results from irritation of the trigeminal nerve. This irritation results from damage due either to changes in the blood vessels or the presence of a tumor or other lesions that cause compression of the nerve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first symptoms of TN most commonly occur in persons over the age of 50, and affect women more often than men.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe pain of TN is characterized by unilateral pain attacks that start abruptly and last for varying periods of time from minutes to hours. The pain quality is usually sharp, stabbing, lancinating (cutting or tearing), and burning. It may have an \"electric shock\"-like character. The attacks are initiated by stimuli such as light touch of the skin, chewing, washing the face, and brushing the teeth. In some individuals the attacks may be initiated by non-painful physical stimulation of specific areas (trigger points or zones) that are located on the same side of the face as the pain.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedical treatment is often very effective in controlling pain symptoms. In fact, the anti-seizure drug carbamazepine is so effective initially that the lack of response often calls into question the accuracy of the diagnosis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor persons with continued pain after medical therapy, surgical options may be considered. These procedures have variable risks but may be very effective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLearn more by ordering your MediFocus Guidebook on Trigeminal Neuralgia, the most comprehensive, up-to-date source of information available. You will get answers to your questions, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e    * What are the risk factors of Trigeminal Neuralgia?\u003cbr\u003e    * What standard and alternative treatment options are available?\u003cbr\u003e    * Where are the leading doctors, hospitals and medical centers that specialize in Trigeminal Neuralgia research and treatment?\u003cbr\u003e    * What are the results of the latest clinical trials?\u003cbr\u003e    * Where are the support groups and additional resources in my area?\u003cbr\u003e    * What are the promising new treatments on the horizon?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou won't find this combination of information anywhere else. Your health matters. Don't leave it to chance. Arm yourself with the most comprehensive, up-to-date research available by ordering your MediFocus Guidebook today.","brand":"Medifocus.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47078727942384,"sku":"2940012167705","price":19.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940012167705_p0.jpg?v=1763552998","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940012167705","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}