Atypical Facial Pain
Atypical facial pain (now called persistent idiopathic facial pain) is chronic facial pain without identifiable cause despite thorough evaluation. It is often constant, aching, and doesn't follow nerve distributions.
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Treatment
- Tricyclic antidepressants (nortriptyline, amitriptyline)
- SNRIs (duloxetine)
- Anticonvulsants
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Avoid escalating opioid therapy
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References
- IASP. Facial Pain Resources.