Today my article was published on two regional news portals. This is an important moment for me. I feel that our quiet experiences are beginning to resonate a little more broadly.
I'm leaving this text here because it was created with you in mind and thanks to your stories.
I want to continue speaking honestly about trigeminal nerve pain — calmly, concretely, without minimizing. To create a space where people can find knowledge and understanding, even when there's not enough time for all the questions in a doctor's office.
If this voice is to be heard, it's because we're speaking it together.
Natalia — since 2014 I've been living with trigeminal nerve pain. I write in plain language, based on reliable sources and personal experience. Read my story →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is trigeminal neuralgia?
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic facial pain condition. It manifests as sudden, severe, usually one-sided pain attacks — often described as an electric shock. A single attack typically lasts from a few seconds to about two minutes.
Which doctor should I see for facial pain?
First, see a neurologist. If surgery is being considered, a neurosurgeon. If a dental cause is suspected, it is also worth ruling it out with a dentist.
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