Then, she usually stops eating after a couple of bites and ones. Her speech is slurred, she mumbles and sometimes staggers and stares. Her handwriting has always been poor, but now it is impossible to read. She doesn't use make-up on one side of her face, and her teeth are neglected as well. This is trigeminal neuralgia.
Neurosurgeons say it is the most excruciating pain known to man.
As a relative, you may want to know if it is inherited. Probably not, although some doctors say the structure of the blood vessels and nervous system can be gene-related. Understand that the pain is devastating. Do not allow your relative to be embarrassed or isolated by attacks. Know there is relief and help your relative find it.