[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-is-trigeminal-neuralgia-called-suicide-disease\/#Article","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-is-trigeminal-neuralgia-called-suicide-disease\/","headline":"Why is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called Suicide Disease?","name":"Why is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called Suicide Disease?","description":"Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia?\u00a0 It represents such intense pain that it is nicknamed the suicide disease.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it can come on as a result of a traumatic event.\u00a0 This could include an automobile accident or any other type of incident involving cranio-facial insult.\u00a0 See the latest on trauma and suicide disease. We realize… Continue reading Why is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called Suicide Disease?<\/span><\/a>","datePublished":"2016-03-19","dateModified":"2025-09-08","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/#Person","name":"Dan T. Matrafajlo","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/author\/dmlawyer\/","identifier":1,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/4cd7921c278b5fce01aa11ff8757760e046d90270e00964f697cbd173dee30a0?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Beninato & Matrafajlo Attorneys Law LLC.","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/logo.png","width":366,"height":74}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Trigeminal-Neuralgia.jpg","url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Trigeminal-Neuralgia.jpg","height":593,"width":900},"url":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-is-trigeminal-neuralgia-called-suicide-disease\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":443,"articleBody":"Have you heard of trigeminal neuralgia?\u00a0 It represents such intense pain that it is nicknamed the suicide disease.\u00a0 Unfortunately, it can come on as a result of a traumatic event.\u00a0 This could include an automobile accident or any other type of incident involving cranio-facial insult.\u00a0 See the latest on trauma and suicide disease.We realize categorizing something as the suicide disease might suggest rather alarming presumptions.\u00a0 Rest assured that findings of trigeminal neuralgia (TN) does not necessarily mean that you will ultimately take your own life.\u00a0 However, the diagnosis is indicative of such severe pain that some have succumbed or wrestled with the reality of suicide.TN is broken up into seven subcategories, which includes post-traumatic trigeminal neuralgia or trigeminal neuropathy.\u00a0 A blow to face or skull is often recalled as the event leading up to the onset of TN.\u00a0 It may not happen immediately or be instantly correlated to an accident. \u00a0Without warning, the victim will start to experience extraordinary stabbing pain on one side of the face.\u00a0 Some say the discomfort feels as though they are being zapped with electrical bolts.\u00a0 The intensity is so severe that it is termed as excruciating and incomprehensible.\u00a0 Attacks can last a few minutes or represent chronic pain.\u00a0 To top it off, trigeminal neuralgia does not often respond to regular painkillers.\u00a0 The worst sufferers resort to brain surgery to relieve their symptoms.What exactly is trigeminal neuralgia?\u00a0 As the name implies, TN is some type of insult to the trigeminal nerves.\u00a0 These nerves are located on both sides of the face\/head.\u00a0 Like a road map, the trigeminal nerve can take three paths.\u00a0 These include the ophthalmic nerve, the maxillary nerve, and the mandibular nerve.Are You Suffering from Trigeminal Neuropathy as a Result of an Accident?Unless trauma triggered an existing trigeminal neuralgia issue, it may take some time before you reach a TN diagnosis.\u00a0 Some physicians may insist that you clenched your jaw at the time of impact.\u00a0 They may suggest that you see an oral surgeon for dental work, or even for a possible diagnosis of TMJ or temporomandibular joint problems.\u00a0\u00a0 Ear discomfort can be a component of some pain for trigeminal neuralgia victims.\u00a0 They may be referred to ears, nose and throat (ENTs) specialists.\u00a0 In reality, trigeminal neuralgia is a rare disorder that is recognized and treated by a neurologist.Contact UsIf you were hurt in an accident and diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia, you may be able to recover for your injuries.\u00a0 The Law Offices of Beninato & Matrafaljo has decades of experience representing accident victims.\u00a0 Contact us to discuss how we can help pursue a claim on your behalf."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Why is Trigeminal Neuralgia Called Suicide Disease?","item":"https:\/\/staging-dmlawyer2.wordkeeper.net\/why-is-trigeminal-neuralgia-called-suicide-disease\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]