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Neck Nerve Pain Mimics Trigeminal Neuralgia: New Treatment
25 Sep
Summary
- Facial pain misdiagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia stemmed from neck nerves.
- Minimally invasive treatments freed trapped nerves and calmed nerve clusters.
- Effective treatment led to lasting relief without open surgery.
For years, patients like Kamla Devi, 45, and Geeta Pandey, 51, endured agonizing facial pain, mistakenly diagnosed as trigeminal neuralgia. Their persistent suffering involved misdiagnoses, failed treatments, and even surgery without relief. This situation underscores the diagnostic complexity of facial pain syndromes.
Specialists at SGPGI's Pain Clinic identified the true cause: irritated or trapped nerves in the neck. This crucial distinction enabled targeted treatment, avoiding ineffective interventions for trigeminal neuralgia. The clinic employed advanced minimally invasive techniques.
Hydrodissection was used to release constricted nerves and muscles in the neck. Additionally, radiofrequency lesioning precisely calmed overactive nerve clusters using controlled heat. These procedures provided lasting pain relief without the need for invasive open surgery.
Dr. Sujeet Gautam of the Pain Clinic emphasized the need for reassessment when conventional treatments fail. He noted that overlapping facial-pain syndromes can present similarly but originate from different nerve issues, making accurate diagnosis paramount for patient recovery.
