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<> About Neuropathic Facial Pain and TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia)
From: Trigeminal Neuralgia Association. A Pain Treatment Topics affiliate organization.
Trigeminal neuralgia is a nerve disorder that can be very painful and somewhat challenging to diagnose. This web page provides a description of TN and other less common nerve disorders that cause facial pain. The site also provides a good drawing of the placement of the trigeminal nerve in relation to other facial structures. Several links are available for additional descriptions of facial nerve pain, plus a 22-item questionnaire that could benefit patients and practitioners during the diagnostic visit.
## Access the web page at:
http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index2.php#facialpainTN
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<> Practical Management of Whiplash
From: British Columbia Medical Association.
This handout begins with a question-and-answer section addressing patient uncertainties about different types of whiplash, diagnosis, treatment, and the recovery process. The second half of the handout discusses the need for neck-specific exercises, suggests precautions, and describes 5 exercises in detail (including pictorial instructions).
## Go to the handout at:
http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index2.php#practicalwhiplash
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<> TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint) Disorders
From: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research.
This booklet describes TMJ disorder, its causes, and other conditions that may challenge a patient simultaneously. Diagnosis and the symptoms of TMJ are discussed briefly. An overview of treatment—from conservative measures and self-care treatments to surgery—provides brief information on the current thinking regarding effectiveness for pain relief in TMJ.
## Go to the booklet at:
http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index2.php#tmjdisorders
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<> American College of Rheumatology Patient Education Fact Sheets
From: American College of Rheumatology (ACR).
The ACR and the Association of Rheumatology Health Professionals have developed about 40 information sheets on rheumatic diseases and conditions, including: back and neck pain, tendonitis/bursitis, fibromyalgia, the various types of arthritis, and many others. Each fact sheet describes the condition, the diagnostic process, and treatment. Several fact sheets are in both English and Spanish.
## Go to the listings at:
http://pain-topics.org/patient_resources/index2.php#acrfactsheets

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*** Upcoming Attractions…
>> New Guidelines to be Posted…
Recently released guidelines on the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and headache will soon be available.
>> Pain-Topics e-Briefing—2008 Research Roundup…
The next edition of our ‘e-Briefing’ newsletter addresses the topics “Can Reports of Pain Research Be Trusted?” and “Opioid-Analgesic Abuse/Addiction Prevalence Still Undecided.” Watch for it in early December.

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