The mission of The Facial Pain Association (formerly The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) is to serve as an advocate for patients living with neuropathic facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, by providing information, encouraging research and offering support.

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June 2009 issue of TNAlert. The latest news brought to you by TNA, the Facial Pain Association. Presenting information on the care and management of neuropathic facial pain including trigeminal neuralgia.

All individuals and organizations who care about access to pain care in America. The American Pain Foundation urges you to read this alert and take action today!   

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TNA has named Cindy Ezell to be Coordinator of Patient Services, effective June 15, 2009. Cindy is a face pain patient and former TNA board member. Through her own experience, as well as extensive research, Cindy has an in-depth understanding of neuropathic facial pain conditions, including trigeminal neuralgia. Cindy is an outstanding resource for both patients and healthcare providers.  

Classification of trigeminal neuralgia: clinical, therapeutic, and prognostic implications in a series of 144 patients undergoing microvascular decompression.

Radiographic evaluation of trigeminal neurovascular compression in patients with and without trigeminal neuralgia.

Toothache or Trigeminal Neuralgia: Treatment Dilemmas

Research Analyzes Repeat Surgery for Patients Suffering from Recurrent and Painful Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia in a Patient With Spontaneous
Intracranial Hypotension

A prospective cohort study of microvascular decompression and Gamma Knife surgery in patients with trigeminal neuralgial

End the Pain.  Neuropathic Facial Pain Expressions and impressions. 
Compiled and Edited by Suzanne Grenell.

People of all ages in all parts of the world suffer neuropathic facial pain, including trigeminal neuralgia (TN), which strikes like lightning bolts in the face.  The pain drives victims to their knees, to despair and sometimes suicide.   End the Pain contains very personal expressions of pain, coping and great courage.
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