Yes, I get bouts of pain near my left periorbital area radiating to my gums on the top left side. This has been occurring for about 2 years. It causes my eye to water, extreme pain in my face sometimes debilitating. I have had a CT/xray/blood work etc. all show nothing. I visited the dentist numerous times and nothing, all is ok? It all seems to have started when I had dental work and was frozen in my face and after the freezing wore off i was left with a string like ligment or something in my face on the left for about 3 months. I am wondering if they damaged the nerves causing trigeminal neuralgia? thanks
Hi, Welcome to Chat Doctor .com.  I had gone through your question I can understand your concern.  If you are having sudden sharp pain starting from a particular place by touching it. Your pain must be sudden, sharp, and last within seconds.  If above characteristics are present then there are chances of trigeminal neuralgia.  You must locate the particular place of your face (trigger zone), if you feel there is one, when you touch it the pain shoots and lasts for some seconds. You need to visit a neurologist or oral Medicine And Radiology expert to confirm same clinically.  If it is clinically established you need to take medication like clonazepam for at least 4-5 months but don't start medication of your own. Hope my answer will help you. Regards Chat Doctor.