If medication fails to control the pain, surgery may be needed. In the rare case of a known cause, treatment of the cause may stop the nerve pain. For example, surgery may be used to remove a tumor or abnormal blood vessels. Side effects of the medications may include nausea , loss of sleep, and headaches . Surgery carries a risk of infection, bleeding, allergic reaction to anesthesia , and numbness in the face.
Medication usually makes the pain go away.
If surgery is needed, it also usually stops the pain. The person can monitor the pain at home, and report any new or wosening symptoms to the healthcare provider. The medications used often need monitoring. If a medication cannot control the pain, the dose may be changed. If pain cannot be controlled with medications, surgery may be needed.