Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe, shock-like facial pain that can be debilitating. At Nova Brain and Spine of GA, we offer advanced treatment options for this challenging condition.
Understanding Trigeminal Neuralgia
The trigeminal nerve carries sensation from your face to your brain. When this nerve is irritated, it can cause:
- Sudden, severe episodes of facial pain
- Pain triggered by everyday activities like eating, talking, or brushing teeth
- Episodes lasting seconds to minutes
Treatment Options
- Medication management: Anticonvulsant medications
- Microvascular decompression (MVD): Surgery to relieve pressure on the nerve
- Stereotactic radiosurgery coordination: Targeted radiation treatment
- Percutaneous procedures: Minimally invasive options
Dr. Marcus Stephens specializes in microvascular decompression, offering lasting relief for patients throughout Hampton and Southern Georgia.
Common Symptoms
- Sudden, severe shock-like facial pain
- Pain triggered by touching face, chewing, speaking
- Pain on one side of the face
- Episodes lasting seconds to minutes
- Pain-free intervals between attacks
Treatment Options
Medication management
Microvascular decompression (MVD)
Stereotactic radiosurgery coordination
Percutaneous rhizotomy
Dr. Marcus Stephens
Board-Certified Neurosurgeon
Providing expert trigeminal neuralgia treatment at Nova Brain and Spine of GA in Hampton, Georgia. Serving patients throughout Southern Georgia and the Atlanta metro area.