Resources/videos
Internet Resources
When searching the web for information, pay special attention to the source of the information. Many self help blogs and websites have some information that can be misleading. It is good to stick to those sites associated with a University.
A valuable Canadian site is from the University of Manitoba and supervised by Dr. Anthony Kaufmann.
Dr. Kaufmann’s website: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cranial_nerves/trigeminal_neuralgia/index.htm
Your complete guide: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cranial_nerves/trigeminal_neuralgia/manuscript/index.html
Tutorial: http://www.umanitoba.ca/cranial_nerves/trigeminal_neuralgia/tutorial.html
Another good source is the Facial Pain Association in the USA.
There is a "Patient Guide" that provides lots of information about TN
Videos
Some of the zoom meetings are recorded and those videos are available to view. Choose the one you wish to view from the list below:
Dr. Kaufman Answers Questions Feb 2022
Radiation for Facial Pain - FPA 2022
Upper Cervical Chiropractic Treatment FPA 2022
Principles of Surgical Treatment FPA 2022
Medical Causes of Facial Pain - FPA 2022
Dr. Kaufmann - Q &A January 2023
Medical Cannabis - Dr. Anderson Jan 28, 2023
Neuromodulation and Ablative Treatments March 25, 2023
2024
Medical Treatment for TN by Dr. Leidke
Other Websites
This is an excellent website with actual MVD videos and explanations with different vascular compressions and complications. Also videos on MVD redos.
Questionaire: Here is a questionaire that will help you decide what type of TN you have. It was developed by Dr. Burcheil at the University of Oregon. https://neurosurgery.ohsu.edu/tgn.php
Reference Books
A good reference book is Striking Back, The TN and Face Pain Handbook by Dr. Casey and Mr. Wiegel. It is available from its publisher, the Facial Pain Association. The following is a link to the ordering page on their website:
http://fpa-support.org/support-network/shop-fpa-resources/
Note: There is a newer edition available from Amazon for $55. Link to striking back
