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Understanding and treating what is often called the world's worst pain. ... Read more

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Treatment overview and summarized stories
For treatment information and patient experience overviews this is a very good book.If you are looking for one person's story of life with trigeminal neuralgia and the personal day to day struggles to overcome it I recommend Carol Jay Levy's A PAINED LIFE, a chronic pain journey, characterized by the American Chronic Pain Association as "hard to put down." and by Stephen Hall, A NY Times magazine writer, as "A fascinating story, honestly told and courageously lived."

This is a must-read for anyone with TN
This book provides a comprehensive summary on many options for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia. I found it to be very useful in understanding the condition. Highly recommended!

Information, insight, facts, and feelings.
In one book, Dr. Zak has created a treasury of practical information for people with trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic facial pain, and anesthesia dolorosa. From cover to cover, this book is full of practical hints about pain management and facts about diagnosis and causes of neuralgia, medications, surgical treatments and more. Recent statistics about surgical procedures are included. What I like most of all about Insights is that Dr. Zak presents psycho-social information about living with facial pain. Readers will find that they are not alone, but that they have much in common with other people who have facial pain. Truly insightful! ... Read more

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Paperback. This work provides, in a single volume, up-to-date knowledge about every aspect of varicella zoster virus, herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. The first edition of this book, published in 1993, received wide acclaim. In this new edition, Dr. Watson and Dr. Gershon are joined by outstanding authorities on the multiple facets of these diseases.This book encompasses the impressive amount of knowledge which has been accumulated in recent years and enriches the knowledge not only about this particular syndrome but about chronic pain in general.It is a valuable contribution to the literature on pain which deals with all the basic scientific information on the acute and chronic stages of herpes zoster as well as the recent exciting developments in the treatment of this affliction.

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STRIKING BACK! THE TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AND FACE PAIN HANDBOOK. Published by TNA in 2004 and authored by George Weigel and Kenneth F. Casey, M.D. It is written in layman's terms, describes all aspects of TN and facial pain, and provides information and resources for patients, family, and medical professionals. A must-have guide for every facial pain patient! ... Read more

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sourcebook for all info trigeminal neuralgia from medical perspective
excellent book, regularly updated on the medical and surgical therapies available for those who suffer from this horrendous pain.
For a personl perspective I recommend Carol Jay Levy's A PAINED LIFE, a chronic pain journey.

A voice of reason and options emerges
When I was first diagnosed with TN, I was confused by a deluge of information. Weigel gently guides the reader through well-presented discussion of the neurological disorder and its treatments, both medical and alternative. A good choice for anyone who has or knows someone with trigeminal neuralgia.

Lifesaver
This book took me to Dr. Casey in Pgh and saved my life.It explained there were other alternatives than to live with the terrible pain.I have bought 4 copies of this book and have given it to people that are dealing with TN, as well as loaned out my copy.I feel the author knows how much help he has been as he also suffers from the condition.

Sally Murphy,
Punxsutanwey, PA

Open minded expert advice
As a chiropractor I was fascinated at the wide array of treatments explored for this debilitating condition. The chapter on upper cervical chiropractic vindicated what many chiropractors have found with patients who respond to this specialty form of chiropractic. After actually meeting him in Australia, I was amazed to discover that Dr Casey is one of the most prominent neurosurgical specialists, carrying out thousands of successful surgeries on TN sufferers. A must for sufferers and supportive network members, who are looking for "whatever works" and not just what your average doctor might believe.

New layman's book on world's most painful disease
Patients with TN face the challenges of finding reliable information and figuring out which of many medications, surgical procedures and alternative therapies are likely to eradicate or relieve their pain. The neurosurgeon(Casey)and patient(weigel) provide up-to-date guidence for patients and their families. This book completed at the end of 2004 is twice the old edition...a totally new book filled with real life patient experiences,therapies, practical illustrations...Outstanding, Understandable, Guide to Resources. ... Read more

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Trigeminal neuralgia often goes unrecognized or is mistaken for other causes of facial pain, and while the cause often cannot be determined, it can be associated with multiple sclerosis, herpes zoster and various tumors. However, research into pain has grown exponentially over the past few years, and our understanding of mechanism and pharmacology has also developed. With newer medications and advances in surgical techniques, patients with trigeminal neuralgia now have more treatment options than ever before, and it is important that clinicians are aware of these in order to improve their care. Addressing this need, Clinical Manual of Trigeminal Neuralgia and Facial Pain familiarizes clinicians with the diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia and also makes them aware of the newer treatments available. Key areas covered include the most up-to-date information on recent advances in diagnostic procedures, medical and surgical management, including gamma knife surgery, and guidelines on non-pharmacologic therapy. Written by a team from one of the leading centers for the study of neurologic head and neck pain, this is a highly useful practical reference for the clinician dealing with common and difficult-to-manage problems in this area.

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If ya got TN, you gotta get this book.
I have TN and right before I went for my MVD surgery, I studied this book like the TN bible. While my MVD experience was a true nightmare to say the least, this book helped me understand what was going to be done while I got this surgery. I developed another neuralgia from the MVD, and this book went into detail about that one as well.
If you or someone you love has facial pain, especially TN, then this book is a must have.

TN, an overview and a specific view
This book is excellent in its overview of TN and treatments, therapies and surgeries.
My book, A Pained Life, is resourced in this book however the trigeminal neuralgia association has called it "unapproved".They have refused to state why specifically.Some have suggested it is because I suffered severe disfigurement from an MVD, a surgery that is nicknamed "The Jannetta Procedure" after the man who helped to perfect it and who is on the medical advisory board.
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Both these books have been recommended for TN patients for their general information and for a personal look inside the life of a TN sufferer.

shameful!
I have been researching this with my mother who has TN and we went to look for this very book only to find used copies for sale for four times that of the book for sale BY THE TNA itself! I consider this shameful and akin to profitting from people's misfortune and pain as when a Natural disaster happens. Don't pay these prices! Get it directly from the TNA at www.tna-support.org

Trigeminal Neuralgia, a very painful subject you know about
This book is extremely well written in an easy to read format. The author is welcome in my home anytime. If you have just discovered Trigeminal Neuralgia you now have hope in the fact that the head pain you have been feeling for a long time is not a figment of your imagination as all your friends have been telling you. It is real and there is hope. Search the web for more information. Print and study it all.Later as your pain changes you will want to look at the data or this book in a new light.Most of the determining relief of pain factor comes from findingoutwhat will work for you. There are support groups in all major cities and a National Association "Trigeminal Neuralgia Association" In Gainsville Florida with a National Conference in November 2004. Call me if you have any problem getting a book or finding someone to talk to about your pain. Brian Nelson bnelson@PartyTentCity.com 713-467-3025,Link to my TN friendly learning siteon www.PartyTentCity.com .Buy this book and you can't go wrong.

Help is available
After a very long and harsh battle with TN, I have overcome the atypical category of face pain. This book must be available and should circulate. The information will help you find ways to combat this terrible disorder. If you are having problems contact the TN association at www.tna.org for more information. Even if you have to leave the State you live in-the adventures and research are worth it. Find, read, and pass this book around!!!! ... Read more

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Life with trigeminal neuralgia
This is a good book but the downside is that it is a testimony to one particular treatment
For many people chiropractic is not an option or this form has not helped them.
If you want to know what the day to day life experience with 'tic' is like and the experience with most of the surgeries and procedures out there, including a brain implant. I would like to recommendA Pained Life.

There is a way out of Pain
This book details the author's journey through trigeminal neuralgia (TN, better known as the suicide disease in medical journals.) After 12 years of hopeless search for an escape hatch, the author discovered Upper Cervical Care. Eleven days later, he was free of the symptoms that had made him decide on suicide as his escape means.

He explains why he believes UC Care works, then attaches testimonies from other people in the rear to validate UC Care for other problems. He says that UC Care has successfully helped other conditions like autism,fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, Menieres disease, SIDS, female problems, infertility, painful problems, IBS, bedwetting, etc. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Family Practice News, published by International Medical News Group on February 15, 2005. The length of the article is 608 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Two-target technique zaps trigeminal neuralgia.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Kerri Wachter
Publication: Family Practice News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: February 15, 2005
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Volume: 35Issue: 4Page: 77(1)

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This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to occipital neuralgia, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on occipital neuralgia. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Occipital Neuralgia: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3. Studies on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 4. Patents on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 5. Books on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 7. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Occipital Neuralgia.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to occipital neuralgia, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on occipital neuralgia. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Occipital Neuralgia: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 3. Studies on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 4. Patents on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 5. Books on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Occipital Neuralgia; Chapter 7. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix D. Your Rights and Insurance; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; OCCIPITAL NEURALGIA GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Occipital Neuralgia. ... Read more

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This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official Federal government information and documents on the subject of trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux). This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material.

This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the Combined Health Information Database (CHID), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Contents include clinical and medical information, with information on signs, diagnosis, treatment, and more.

Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 73 of the best sites for medical information! By using weblinks on the CD-ROM, you can quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government.

This CD-ROM has over 40,000 pages reproduced using Adobe Acrobat PDF software and Reader software is included. Advanced search and indexing features are built into our reproduction, providing a complete full-text index. This enables the user to search all the files on the disk at one time for words or phrases using just one search command! The Acrobat cataloging technology adds enormous value and uncommon functionality to this impressive collection of government documents and material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, comprehensive, and portable!

Our CD-ROMs are privately-compiled collections of official public domain U.S. government files and documents - they are not produced by the federal government. They are designed to provide a convenient user-friendly reference work, utilizing the benefits of the Acrobat format to uniformly present thousands of pages that can be rapidly reviewed or printed without untold hours of tedious searching and downloading. This book-on-a-disc makes a superb reference work and educational tool for patients and their families, physicians, and other medical professionals. (Information on this CD-ROM is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice; of course, readers are urged to consult with a professional health care provider for any suspected illness.) ... Read more

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consult the second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a single alphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or two paragraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300 updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, and a comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical and historical sidebars throughout the text.

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2006. The length of the article is 964 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: The PINE study of epidural steroids and local anaesthetics to prevent postherpetic neuralgia: a randomised controlled trial.(WASHINGTON WHISPERS)
Author: Isaac Brownell
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
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This work provides, in a single volume, up-to-date knowledge about every aspect of varicella zoster virus, herpes zoster and postherpetic neuralgia. The first edition of this book, published in 1993, received wide acclaim. In this new edition, Dr. Watson and Dr. Gershon are joined by outstanding authorities on the multiple facets of these diseases. This book encompasses the impressive amount of knowledge which has been accumulated in recent years and enriches the knowledge not only about this particular syndrome but about chronic pain in general. It is a valuable contribution to the literature on pain which deals with all the basic scientific information on the acute and chronic stages of herpes zoster as well as the recent exciting developments in the treatment of this affliction. Clinicians, scientists and caregivers involved in the management of patients suffering from herpes zoster and varicella zoster will find this book an important source. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Skin & Allergy News, published by International Medical News Group on October 1, 2004. The length of the article is 479 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Postherpetic neuralgia risk factors identified.(Clinical Rounds)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Skin & Allergy News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2004
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 35Issue: 10Page: 27(1)

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to trigeminal neuralgia (also Fothergill Disease; Fothergill's neuralgia; Tic Douloureux; Trifacial neuralgia), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on trigeminal neuralgia. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms.Download Description
This sourcebook has been created for patients who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it also tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to trigeminal neuralgia, from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on trigeminal neuralgia. Following an introductory chapter, the sourcebook is organized into three parts. PART I: THE ESSENTIALS; Chapter 1. The Essentials on Trigeminal Neuralgia: Guidelines; Chapter 2. Seeking Guidance; Chapter 3. Clinical Trials and Trigeminal Neuralgia; PART II: ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AND ADVANCED MATERIAL; Chapter 4. Studies on Trigeminal Neuralgia; Chapter 5. Books on Trigeminal Neuralgia; Chapter 6. Multimedia on Trigeminal Neuralgia; Chapter 7. Periodicals and News on Trigeminal Neuralgia; Chapter 8. Physician Guidelines and Databases; PART III. APPENDICES; Appendix A. Researching Your Medications; Appendix B. Researching Alternative Medicine; Appendix C. Researching Nutrition; Appendix D. Finding Medical Libraries; Appendix E. Your Rights and Insurance; Appendix F. More on Pain; ONLINE GLOSSARIES; TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA GLOSSARY; INDEX. Related topics include: Fothergill Disease, Fothergill's neuralgia, Tic Douloureux, Trifacial neuralgia. ... Read more

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Source Book, Research Handbook
As anyone knows who has TN, there is always an answer to a problem around the corner.I thought this book would have some of those answers waiting for me.Instead it is a research guide to finding your way through the maze of scientific date concerning this curious and painful malady.Somewhat disapointing, but then again it really is a research tool.In that respect it provides a considerable amount of data all in one place.

Imp. for TN pats and their significant others.
This is exceedinlgy helpful information and it is nice to have it compiled in one place.
I would also like to recommend the book - A Pained Life, a chronic pain journey,(ISBN 1-4134-0609-2)- which goes to the next step; a first person account of what it is like, struggling day to day, treatment to treatment and the emotional toll and fight for acceptance from others, family and medical community.

"Atlast "Some Helpful Information
I have suffered with this disease for over 20 years and this (plus a book called Striking Back - which I just also found) have the most accurate description of symptoms and treatment of this disease. Extremely helpful for patient and friends and family members who don't understand the disease and are at a loss to know what to do to help.
I was amazed that the description of the pain that I have given friends and doctors for years is the exact same wording for the pain used in this book.
It gives a person with the disease information on doctors, meds, treatments etc. and hope knowing someone out there is doing something to help. Buy this book if you have the disease or care about someone who does. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, published by Thomson Gale on November 1, 2006. The length of the article is 3242 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Post-herpetic neuralgia: a review of advances in treatment and prevention.
Author: Lorraine Young
Publication: Journal of Drugs in Dermatology (Magazine/Journal)
Date: November 1, 2006
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 5Issue: 10Page: 938(4)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine.
"Gale's products are known to be thorough, well-researched, and good reference tools.This item is no exception...
This is a valuable resource for readers who are seeking information on complementary medicine and herbal remedies. The scope of this encyclopedia is comprehensive, but not definitive. Readers should use this as a supplement,.to professional healthcare consultation. This source has been a long-awaited product for the consolidation of general alternative medicine information."
-- ARBA (2002)

Information on recommended therapies for specific disorders and diseases, medicinal uses for plants and herbs are balanced by conclusions of studies on efficacy and analysis of current levels of acceptance by traditional scientists and doctors. Biographies of pioneers in the field -- including Deepak Chopra, Edward Bach and David Palmer --appear as sidebars through the text. Included are 39 sidebars. Each volume contains a color photo insert containing images of herbs. There are more than 275 disease/condition entries, 300 herb/remedy entries, and 150 therapies. ... Read more