Ian Purcell MD PhD Otoneurology Call 858 223 2172
Specialty

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Known for causing extreme, sporadic, and sudden burning or shock-like facial pain, this condition can be triggered by simple actions like brushing teeth or applying makeup.

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. Known for causing extreme, sporadic, and sudden burning or shock-like facial pain, this condition can be triggered by simple actions like brushing teeth or applying makeup.

Care approach

Care plans are individualized. The practice combines detailed history, bedside examination, and targeted testing to decide whether treatment should focus on vestibular rehabilitation, migraine or medication management, canalith repositioning, cardiovascular coordination, neurologic treatment, or additional specialty referral.

Care approach

Care plans are individualized. The practice combines detailed history, bedside examination, and targeted testing to decide whether treatment should focus on vestibular rehabilitation, migraine or medication management, canalith repositioning, cardiovascular coordination, neurologic treatment, or additional specialty referral.