It enables us to localise pain, to measure its duration, and to verify the existence of the characteristic refractory period observed in TN.5 We must also assess any accompanying symptoms, including autonomic signs (conjunctival injection, tearing, rhinorrhoea), which are less pronounced and briefer than those observed in short-duration trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias, such as short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks (SUNCT) and short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headache attacks with cranial autonomic symptoms (SUNA).39,40 In the medical history interview, painful trigeminal neuropathy is described as continuous or near-continuous pain, without the predominance of painful paroxysms observed in TN
Consult a physician before use if pregnant or nursing, under 18, or undergoing treatment for a medical condition
Q: Can alcohol affect the injection?s effectiveness
Pregnancy and breastfeeding data are limited, warranting careful provider assessment
There are also blended products for people who want L-theanine included as part of a wider calm-and-focus formula
Call the National Poisons Centre 0800 POISON (0800 764 766) or doctor immediately if you feel unwell
