Two people affected by neuropathic facial pain discuss their experience using medical marijuana.
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Two people affected by neuropathic facial pain discuss their experience using medical marijuana.
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment method proven to help people recover from trauma and other distressing life experiences, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and panic disorders. This presentation will review the applications of EMDR for people with facial pain.
Prepare for facial pain flares and learn how to better avoid and deal with face pain flares when they happen.
Dr. Gary Stanton explains how acupuncture can help manage TN pain.
Two members of the facial pain community, Ally Kubik and Jodi Irwin, share their experiences of being mothers while coping with facial pain.
Dr. Konstantin Slavin discusses neuromodulation, a procedure used to treat and enhance quality of life in individuals who suffer severe chronic illness due to persistent pain.
In January, the Facial Pain Association held a two-day virtual conference bringing together the worldwide facial pain community for a full weekend of educational presentations by renowned experts in neurosurgery, […]
Presented by Jeffrey A. Brown, MD, FACS, FAANS, Neurosurgery Director of the Cyberknife Program at NYU Langone Long Island. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment […]
Learn whether trigeminal neuralgia can make you eligible for disability benefits.
Kenneth Casey, MD, FACS There is good news on the horizon finally for folks with chronic pain. The International Classification of Diseases – 11 (ICD11) has listed a new code […]
Dr. Ramesh Babu answers some common questions about botox for facial pain.
Michele Cohen, LCSW and FPA Support Group Leader discusses the benefits of psychotherapy and support programs, including her own experience as someone with facial pain.
Neuromodulation can relieve various types of facial pain. Learn more about neuromodulation and whether it can help your face pain.
Dr. Leesa Scott-Morrow will discuss anxiety in people with facial pain.This webinar will introduce the brain mechanisms that are involved in the experience of fear and anxiety, including discussion of […]
Dr. Wolfgang Liedtke will discuss medical treatment of trigeminal neuropathic pain with Dr. Jeffrey Brown.
Wolfgang Liedtke, M.D. Ph.D. is Chair of Neurology, Global Development Scientific Council at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals. Prior to that, he was Professor in the Departments of Neurology, Anesthesiology and Neurobiology; Attending Physician, Duke Neurology Clinics and Clinics for Innovative Pain Therapy, serving patients there for over 17 years.
Dr. Mark Linskey, Dr. Richard Zimmerman, and Megan Hamilton discuss what to look for in the decision making process when you are trying to find a doctor and treatment for facial pain.
Dr. Jeffrey Brown, Dr. Wolfgang Liedtke, Dr. Michael Lim, Dr. Raymond Sekula, Jr., and Dr. Richard Zimmerman answer questions related to all kinds of neuropathic facial pain. Although the video […]
Presented by Michael Lim, MD, Professor and Chairman of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. […]
Facial pain affects you and those who love you. Learn to improve the quality of your relationships when you have face pain.
Mindfulness has increasingly gained attention over the past few decades, as it is gradually implemented in medical care, hospitals, schools, and businesses.
Jennifer M. Wagner, Executive Director of the Western Pain Society, explains the brain-body connection with an emphasis on pain response and provides a list of strategies for those affected by chronic pain.
Medical disorders that affect the facial nerve may be the cause of your pain. Learn more about underlying conditions that cause face pain.
Can Hormones Affect Facial Pain? Some women experience a change in their facial pain at various points in their menstrual cycles, when taking or stopping hormonal methods of birth control, […]
Dr. Lisa Scott-Morrow discusses techniques for coping with trigeminal neuropathic pain.
Dr. Gary Stanton explains how acupuncture can help manage TN pain.
Anne Ciemnecki, Rosa Jimenez, and Heidi Wittgren share their self-care and mental health tips. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your participation […]
Presented by Richard Zimmerman, MD, Professor of Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your participation and feedback will […]
Maintaining dental health is important for people with face pain. These steps will help you stop avoiding the dentist.
Medical cannabis has become a useful tool in the toolbox for people with facial pain. Learn more about cannabis for face pain.
Complementary health approaches, also referred to as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), integrative health therapies, and other terms, refers to a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices, […]
Worry about being able to afford your prescription medication while you are in pain adds to the frustration and fear for people with facial pain.
Dr. Julie Pilitsis, Chair of the Department of Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics Professor of Neurosurgery Neuroscience and Experimental Therapeutics, Albany Medical Center and FPA Medical Advisory Board member presents an overview of trigeminal neuralgia and other neuropathic facial pains.
Dr. Mark Linskey discusses how to get facial pain diagnoses and facial pain treatment for children.
Dr. Michael Lim discusses the pros and cons of the various surgical options for treating TN.
Presented by Terrie Cowley, President of the TMJ Association, and Christin Veasley, Director of TMJA’s Chronic Pain Research Alliance. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment […]
Presented by Julie Pilitsis, MD, PhD, Dean and Vice President of Medical Affairs at the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University. Although the video is not […]
Research shows that your gender affects how you experience pain. As a woman, you may also receive different treatment for your facial pain.
Complementary health approaches offer natural, effective, and less-invasive methods for improving your pain and wellbeing.
Get tips on how to deal with pain in public, so that you can still enjoy yourself while out with family, friends, a significant other, or by yourself.
Dr. Derek Steinbacher, Director of Craniofacial Surgery, Yale Medicine, Chief of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry, FPA Medical Advisory Board member, reviews migraines, TMJ disorders, and dental pain.
Dr. Jeffrey Cohen discusses non-surgical treatments.
Dr. Michael Lim discusses different diagnoses and treatments for facial pain.
In January, the Facial Pain Association held a two-day virtual conference bringing together the worldwide facial pain community for a full weekend of educational presentations by renowned experts in neurosurgery, […]
The Facial Pain Association is honored to join in the global generosity movement of GivingTuesday by giving back to YOU – the facial pain community. This Q&A webinar features a […]
Presented by Steven D. Chang, MD, Professor and Vice Chairman of Strategic Development and Innovation, Department of Neurosurgery at Stanford University School of Medicine. Although the video is not live, […]
When you have facial pain, it’s not always easy to remain positive. Learn how you can improve your facial pain and well-being with a positive attitude.
Facial pain can create fears and doubts. Learn about taking control of your life with facial pain.
When severe facial pain is an emergency, this guidance will inform the doctors how to treat you.
Dr. Steven Chang of Stanford University Medical Center and FPA Medical Advisory Board member reviews radiation treatment options for neuropathic facial pain.
In this webinar, Dr. Jeffrey Brown, Chairman of the FPA Medical Advisory Board, talks about the top questions patients and their loved ones have regarding trigeminal neuralgia.
Dr. Michael Lim gives an overview of trigeminal neuralgia.
In January, the Facial Pain Association held a two-day virtual conference bringing together the worldwide facial pain community for a full weekend of educational presentations by renowned experts in neurosurgery, […]
Presented by Jonathan Greenberg, PhD, Research Staff Psychologist, Integrated Brain Health Clinical and Research Program, Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. Although the video is not live, we encourage […]
Presented by Frederick Godley, MD, FACS, Otolaryngologist and President of the Association of Migraine Disorders. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your […]
Microvascular decompression is a surgical treatment for neuropathic facial pain. Learn whether MVD is an option for you.
Jonathan Greenberg, Research Staff Psychologist, Harvard Brain Integrative Health Clinic and Research Program will explain what mindfulness is and how it is used in therapeutic and other settings.
For many people with facial pain, weather can cause pain flares. Learn why weather can affect your facial pain and what you can do to minimize it.
Dr. Julie Pilitsis discusses ways to get your pain to manageable levels.
Dr. Raymond Sekula, Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Director of the Cranial Nerve Disorders Program at UPMC, and FPA Medical Advisory Board member reviews the challenges that can complicate the care of people with neuropathic facial pain.
Dr. Raymond F. Sekula, Jr. explains the microvascular decompression procedure, a treatment option for trigeminal neuralgia.
In January, the Facial Pain Association held a two-day virtual conference bringing together the worldwide facial pain community for a full weekend of educational presentations by renowned experts in neurosurgery, […]
Presented by Leesa Scott-Morrow, PhD, JD, LP, Doctor of Clinical Psychology. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your participation and feedback will […]
Presented by Kristin Mulé, Founder of Integrative reLEAF, LLC. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your participation and feedback will help us gauge […]
FPA Board Chairman David Meyers welcomes you to our new website.
Dr. Deborah Barrett offers a framework and tools to help people improve their quality of life, just as they are, while also reducing pain and suffering. Her work draws from empirically based cognitive and behavioral interventions, and she practices what she preaches every day.
Facial pain can be described in many words…but if you had to choose just one, what would it be? The YPC recently shared how we would describe TN in one word and how we plan to overcome TN.
Dr. Larry Arbeitman will answer: What is Upper Cervical Chiropractic? How does is differ from traditional Chiropractic methods? Learn about the connection between the Upper Cervical Spine and Facial Pain, research and case studies, what you can expect from UCC and how you can integrate it into your healthcare plan. You will also be able to ask Dr. Arbeitman your questions during this live presentation.
Dr. Jeffrey Brown, Chairman of the Facial Pain Association’s Medical Advisory Board, interviews Dr. Hossein Ansari on medical causes of neuropathic facial pain.
Janet Ditslear discusses how facial pain can affect marriage and family life.
In January, the Facial Pain Association held a two-day virtual conference bringing together the worldwide facial pain community for a full weekend of educational presentations by renowned experts in neurosurgery, […]
Presented by Raymond F. Sekula, Jr., MD and Joanna M. Zakrzewska, MD, FDSRCS, FFDRCSI, FFPMRCA, FHEA. Dr. Sekula is a Professor of Neurological Surgery at the Columbia University Department of […]
Presented by Larry Arbeitman, DC, Founder and Chiropractor at Upper Cervical Chiropractic of Monmouth. Although the video is not live, we encourage you to comment and ask questions. Your participation […]
If you suffer from true migraine headaches, there are surgical treatments that may be appropriate for you.
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