Menu Healthy Lifestyle Diseases & Conditions First Aid Symptoms Tests & Procedures Videos Definitions FAQs Trigeminal neuralgiaUpdated: 2017-06-13OverviewTrigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from the face to the brain. It's most common in women over age 50.SymptomsSymptoms range from mild to severe facial pain, often triggered by chewing, speaking, or brushing the teeth.TreatmentsTreatment includes medications, injections, and surgery. © 1998-2022 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research(MFMER). All rights reserved. Terms of Use