Facial Pain / CRPS
Facial Pain Treatments in North Texas
The specialists at Pain & Spine Physicians have helped those in the DFW Metro area when they experience facial pain from trigeminal neuralgia, CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome), and more. Most patients who deal with facial pain relate the feeling to electric shock, burning sensation, and general discomfort. It starts with the facial nerves and will then spread throughout the face and rest of your head. You can schedule your consultation with our specialists today to begin the healing process. We will look at many different solutions while developing your personalized care plan. Each patient understands pain differently, which is why there is no one-size-fits-all cure for facial pain. Whether it’s a medication or other pain relief techniques, the team at Pain & Spine Physicians will get to the bottom of your problems and get you the relief you deserve.
It’s essential to your health to call us right away when you begin to feel any pain or issues involving your face. The pain can quickly spread if you aren’t promptly diagnosed and treated. We handle all sorts of pain-related medical problems and have assisted those in the DFW metro area for many years. Our specialists have studied a multitude of different treatment options and continue to study to ensure you can select the right option.
Symptoms of Facial Pain
Facial pain can reside in many different places in the face. Your jaw, eyes, cheek, forehead, and more are all susceptible to pain. As soon as you begin to feel this pain, please call Pain & Spine Physicians to seek medical attention. The pain doesn’t have to be unbearable for you to visit us. Leaving these issues unattended can lead to prolonged pain, and it could end up spreading. If we catch these issues early, we can prevent further problems down the road. There are many other symptoms you can face outside of general soreness. Below are some of the other symptoms to look for when dealing with facial pain:
Throbbing: This type of facial pain will feel like rhythmic pulsing. Most commonly, you will feel this pain in your head or around your jaw. While it may be a dental issue, there are ailments in this area we can help with instead of sending you to the dentist. Scheduling your consultation with our medical professionals and they will help you determine your next steps.
Heat: Radiating heat in your cheeks can be traced back to a symptom of facial pain. If you notice this difference in temperature, it could be the early signs of more significant facial pain issues. You may also see discoloration in the area you feel this unusual heat.
Electrical Shock: It might sound scary, but this type of facial pain comes in many different levels and doesn’t have to feel like 10,000 volts of shock. It typically starts small and may seem like a tingle in your skin. Left unattended, though, and the shock can increase over time.
Facial Pain Diagnosis from Pain & Spine Physicians
There are many different syndromes and disorders we have seen and diagnosed over the years. Our medical professionals will work with you and your symptoms to help determine what is causing your facial pain. We will then develop a personal care plan to help get you the relief you need to lead a healthy daily life. While there may be no known cure for these ailments, we will find a treatment plan that works with your specific condition to manage the pain. Below are some of the ailments we have treated at Pain & Spine Physicians:
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Travelling along the trigeminal nerve, this facial pain condition is triggered by daily tasks such as brushing your teeth or putting your make-up on in the morning. The pain associated will begin as small, mild attacks and feel like a hot flash of pain. The pain level will grow into a searing feeling in your face. If diagnosed, we will tame the pain with medications, injections, or surgery.
CRPS: Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is the most common type of facial pain we treat at Pain & Spine Physicians. You will experience pain and inflammation in other parts of the body as well as your face. If there is a change in temperature on your skin, this may be another way to test the diagnosis. Patients have rapid hair growth or loss in the affected area.
TMJ: Issues with your temporomandibular joints (TMJ) can happen from grinding your teeth too hard or getting into an accident. Your jaw might pop or lock into place when chewing too hard. You may also experience radiating pain from where your jaw connects by the lower part of the ear.
Cluster Headaches: If you notice pain on one side of your face or head at the same time each day, you may be suffering from cluster headaches. They repeat daily and sometimes last for a week at a time. You may also begin to feel more anxious and grow a sensitivity to light, sound, or smell.
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma: A blockage causes the pain related to this condition in your tear duct. As the fluids build, the pressure is created on the optic nerve resulting in swelling, pain, blurred vision, and more.
Get Pain Relief from Pain & Spine Physicians
Our dedicated staff has helped plenty of patients in the DFW Metro, and San Antonio area get the relief they need from their pain symptoms and disorders. We work with each patient individually to discuss their symptoms, levels of pain, and more to discover how we can best help them feel relief. Take back your day-to-day by calling to schedule your initial consultation and allow us to develop a personalized care plan. We look forward to helping you live a happier, healthier life.