The month of October is Facial Pain Awareness month, but specifically October 7th is International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day.
It’s a day set aside for all those with this painful disease to feel seen and heard. A day to spread awareness. And a day to ask, beg, and pray for a cure.
It is a day to renew hope. So, what is trigeminal neuralgia (TN)? Here is what TN is in a nutshell. Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux is a neurological pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, specifically the fifth cranial nerve.
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