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# trigeminal neuralgia

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Over 30 Irish buildings to light up to raise awareness of 'one of the most painful conditions known to science'

It is estimated to affect 1 in 20,000 people, but is often misdiagnosed as a migraine, toothache or a joint condition.

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Oct 7th 2016, 6:10 AM

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I'm not JUST grumpy - I'm living with one of the most painful conditions in the world

Steve O’Rourke breaks down life with trigeminal neuralgia a condition that causes sudden and severe face pain that has been compared to being stabbed or struck by lightning.

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Jul 17th 2016, 9:00 PM