Neuralgias Peripheral Nervous System Neurological Disorders Conditions and Diseases
Neuralgias are disorders of the cranial nerves which result in intensely painful episodes for those affected. Neuralgias are associated with all of the cranial nerves: trigeminal neuralgia in the facial area, glossopharyngeal neuralgia in the throat, occipital neuralgia in the rear and side of the head, geniculate neuralgia in the ear, vegal neuralgia in the jaw, etc.There are several support groups for sufferers of the various neuralgias. The Trigeminal Neuralgia Association maintains a network of support groups around the world.
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- eMedicine Health - Trigeminal Neuralgia (Facial Nerve Pain) - Consumer health resource center providing information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of this disorder.
- Hemifacial Spasm Association - Support and information source for sufferers of HFS. neurological disorders peripheral nervous system Free membership provides group email, bulletin board neurological disorders and chat peripheral nervous system room.
- Occipital Neuralgia Information Page - From National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
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