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1.5 Avoiding Traps and Diversions
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Awareness for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia affects about 5 in every 100,000 people. It is more common in women than men and usually affects people between 50 and 70 years old.
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a well-recognized cause of facial pain in the general population, although it is a relatively rare condition with a lifetime prevalence of up to 0.3%.
So In Australia that equates to 75,000 people thats three quarter capacity at the MCG.
The Australian Government does not fund any research into this condition, yet up to 75,000 people are left to cope with mis-diagnosis, dental trauma from teeth being removed unnecessarily, coping with a drug regime which is debilitating, and often cannot work.
We want to change the conversation, raise awareness and provide practical help for sufferers and support for carers.
Want to make a difference in the life of someone who suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia? Consider Membership to TNA Australia or a tax deductible donation.
Stay in touch by joining our newsletter – we’ll email a few times during the year with tips on how to best support people who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Member Story – Patrick & Lyn Donnelly
In April we joined the Trigeminal Neuralgia Support Group run by Peter Gough to get more information about the condition which Patrick had been diagnosed with. Patrick started having episodes of facial pain in 2017. We had decided to sell our apartment and move onto our sons property in Mudgeeraba. I had retired following open […]
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2021 Light Up Teal October 7th International Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day
Buildings all around the world Lit up in Teal to raise awareness for sufferers of Trigeminal Neuralgia.
Our Melbourne and Gold Coast Support Groups also posed with a fabulous banner created by one of our members Matthew Puls, whose journey with TN has been extremely difficult and painful.
In Australia we had bridges and buildings in Brisbane and Perth lit up in Teal and they looked fantastic.
We are dedicated to raising awareness for providing support along with working with Medical and Dentistry Professionals to provide better care for all suffers.
Want to make a difference in the life of someone who suffers from Trigeminal Neuralgia? Consider Membership to TNA Australia or a tax deductible donation.
Stay in touch by joining our newsletter – we’ll email a few times during the year with tips on how to best support people who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia.
