Not sure what you don't get. Trigeminal nerve has 3 branches. The ones near the nose are irritated by allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. The irritation of the occipital and supra-orbital branches is associated with migraine and cluster headaches. So any allergy that affects these nerves can provoke these headaches. Allergy can be to dust mites or feathers in down pillows, as well as any other protein. The nerve goes down to the spine. I don't know- maybe it causes the tongue problems. r
Ray Penko writes in part, "diagnosed as having migraines, with a particular type of neuralgia that sensitizes the trigeminal nerve " and also possible allergy to dust mites. I do use a down pillow, but I can't find connection here. However, it is very interesting, Ray, as I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. I also have developed tongue dystonia which no dr. can tell me why. Maybe I tried 'the tongue trick' one too many times!! LOL Anyway, I take Lyrica for the TN and it helps some. Odd that I don't have RES any where near as often now. And in response to another post, yes I have light hair and complexion. Is anybody documenting all of this? Can we find a common thread? Send us all a survey!!!
I haven't posted in a while, but still read comments
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Not sure what you don't get. Trigeminal nerve has 3 branches. The ones near the nose are irritated by allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis. The irritation of the occipital and supra-orbital branches is associated with migraine and cluster headaches. So any allergy that affects these nerves can provoke these headaches. Allergy can be to dust mites or feathers in down pillows, as well as any other protein. The nerve goes down to the spine. I don't know- maybe it causes the tongue problems.
r
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Ray Penko writes in part, "diagnosed as having migraines, with a particular type of neuralgia that sensitizes the trigeminal nerve " and also possible allergy to dust mites. I do use a down pillow, but I can't find connection here. However, it is very interesting, Ray, as I have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia. I also have developed tongue dystonia which no dr. can tell me why. Maybe I tried 'the tongue trick' one too many times!! LOL Anyway, I take Lyrica for the TN and it helps some. Odd that I don't have RES any where near as often now. And in response to another post, yes I have light hair and complexion. Is anybody documenting all of this? Can we find a common thread? Send us all a survey!!! I haven't posted in a while, but still read comments J