There are many different symptoms related to multiple sclerosis. One of the more painful symptoms can be multiple sclerosis neuralgia. This is a condition that typically causes facial pain. In MS neuralgia, the trigeminal nerve is usually damaged by the process of demyelination. This can cause periods of severe pain in the lower face, usually around the jaw and the mouth. It is sometimes referred to as trigeminal neuralgia. It can occur in other diseases as well, but it is most common in multiple sclerosis patients due to their nervous system problems. Many patients say it is one of the most painful symptoms of multiple sclerosis.
Neuralgia can come on at any time, and it can have a wide variety of different triggers. Triggers can include eating, brushing ones teeth, or even loud noises. When an episode occurs, it can last anywhere from a few days to a few weeks. There is no treatment that can stop the episode of neuralgia, but there are treatments to help with the pain. The first step to get help for this condition is to see a medical professional as soon as the symptoms begin. The symptoms are typically a burning or electric type of pain that comes on very suddenly.
Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis Neuralgia
While there is no instant cure for any type of neuralgia, there is treatment available to help with the pain. This is usually the first course of action that a physician will take. There are many different types of pain medications available that people can use to improve their quality of life while dealing with this condition. They are usually available through prescription only and they can come in oral tablet or capsule form, injection form, or in an intravenous drip. Depending on the type, you may need to get treatment at a multiple sclerosis clinic or hospital. Other types of treatment can be taken at home.
In some people, the pain will be so great that they may require a hospital stay. This is so they can receive strong doses of pain medication regularly while under medical supervision. The length of the stay may depend on the length of the attack. It could be a several days, or at least until some of the major symptoms subside. After any stay in the hospital, it is important to keep all follow up appointments with any medical professionals in order to be sure the proper treatment is being continued.
