Treatments

Trigeminal Neuralgia Treatments

While trigeminal neuralgia will not shorten your life, the pain―and anticipation of the pain―can affect your quality of life. Your physician will help you find the best pain management methods for you.

Treatments for trigeminal neuralgia may include:

• Acupuncture
• Balloon compression
• Biofeedback
• Botulinum toxin injections
• Electrical stimulation of the nerves
• Glycerol injection
• Microvascular decompression
• Prescription medications
• Radiofrequency thermal lesioning
• Radiosurgery
• Surgery