7. Trigeminal Neuralgia
The trigeminal nerves run along either side of the face from just above the ear into three branches; one near the eye, one toward the nose, and one toward the lip and jaw area. In patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia, they experience sudden sharp, electric-like spasms through the nerves, typically on one side of the face. They occur randomly but are also triggered by simple, light brushes to the skin on the affected side of the face. This disease is ranked in the medical community as one of the top ten most painful, and though it can be managed with surgery and medication, there is no cure. A person who suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia is often unable to shave, apply makeup, or even wash their face without enduring hellish discomfort.
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