Who is the typical trigeminal neuralgia sufferer?
Trigeminal neuralgia usually occurs in people over 60 years old but may occur at any age. When trigeminal neuralgia occurs in a young person, multiple sclerosis or other diseases of the nerves can be possible causes. Trigeminal neuralgia can occur after an injury or compression of the nerve or can be the result of dental abnormalities. Some cases of trigeminal neuralgia have no identifiable cause. Neuralgia pain is very intense and excruciating. People who have neuralgia are often depressed and frustrated. The pain affects every aspect of their lives because it occurs very frequently and rapidly without warning. People suffering with trigeminal neuralgia often find the pain to be so intense that they cannot even think clearly and may begin to believe that suicide is the only way to find relief.