face pain.....

swirl38

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Joined : Dec 2010

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Posted 1/20/2011 10:17 PM (GMT 0)

hello, has anyone experienced a sharp stabbing pain, with horrible numbing sensation on your face? This pain is so bad that it will stop you in your tracks. Brain MRI was normal, 6 mo ago.

Thanx, Tara

Free Spirit

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Joined : Nov 2010

Posts : 190

Posted 1/21/2011 12:35 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Tara,

The eye doc is treating me for dry eyes, and I have a lot of relief now, but still live with face pain every day. Other doctors are in the middle of ruling out conditions besides fibro. The pain is usually very sharp and stabbing. Sometimes I get this painful, pulling feeling around my eyes that does not seem to be related to dry eyes.

Free Spirit

crazykitty

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Posts : 4796

Posted 1/21/2011 1:06 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Tara, I'm sorry for your pain. There is a condition called tic doulareux that affects the trigeminal nerve in the face and causes sharp, stabbing pain. My Dad had this.

If you google tic doulareux, you'll find lots of info, and you can see if this fits your description.

Wishing you quick pain relief!

Hugs, Robin

swirl38

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Joined : Dec 2010

Posts : 14

Posted 1/21/2011 3:55 PM (GMT 0)

Thank you so much for your replies. I did some reserch, and learned alot thank you for the advise! Tara

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