Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux) / Disease

Diseases & Conditions

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Synonyms of Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

Fothergill Disease
Tic Douloureux
Trifacial Neuralgia

Disorder Subdivisions

General Discussion
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a disorder of the fifth cranial nerve (trigeminal nerve) characterized by attacks of intense, stabbing pain affecting the mouth, cheek, nose, and/or other areas on one side of the face. The exact cause of trigeminal neuralgia is not fully understood.

Organizations related to Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
5550 Meadowbrook Drive
Rolling Meadows IL 60008-3852
Phone #: 847-378-0500
800 #: 888-566-2267
e-mail: info@aans.org
Home page: http://www.NeurosurgeryToday.org
American Chronic Pain Association
P.O. Box 850
Rocklin CA 95677
Phone #: 916-632-0922
800 #: 800-533-3231
e-mail: ACPA@Pacbell.net
Home page: http://www.theacpa.org
American Pain Society
4700 West Lake Avenue
Glenview IL 60025-1485
Phone #: 847-375-4715
800 #: --
e-mail: info@ampainsoc.org
Home page: http://www.ampainsoc.org
MUMS (Mothers United for Moral Support, Inc) National Parent-to-Parent Network
150 Custer Court
Green Bay WI 54301-1243
Phone #: 920-336-5333
800 #: 877-336-5333
e-mail: mums@netnet.net
Home page: http://www.netnet.net/mums/
NIH/National Oral Health Information Clearinghouse
1 NOHIC Way
Bethesda MD 20892-3500
Phone #: 301-402-7364
800 #: --
e-mail: nohic@nidcr.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
31 Center Drive
Bethesda MD 20892-2540
Phone #: 301-496-5751
800 #: 800-352-9424
e-mail: braininfo@ninds.nih.gov
Home page: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association (TNA)
925 Northwest 56th Terrace
Gainesville FL 32605
Phone #: 325-331-7009
800 #: 800-923-3608
e-mail: tnanational@tna-support.org
Home page: http://www.endthepain.org

For a Complete Report

This is an abstract of a report from the National Organization for Rare Disorders, Inc. ? (NORD). A copy of the complete report can be obtained for a small fee by visiting the NORD website. The complete report contains additional information including symptoms, causes, affected population, related disorders, standard and investigational treatments (if available), and references from medical literature. For a full-text version of this topic, see http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdblist.html