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Relationship Between Sleep and Trigeminal Neuralgia
Sleep impacts both neuropathic and orofacial pain sensation. Sleep quality is affected by pain and pain sensation is affected by a person's sleep quality. One challenge that exists to clinicians today is finding treatment that will both improve sleep and reduce pain. Opioids and antidepressants can reduce pain but may worsen sleep problems.
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Relationship Between Sleep and Trigeminal Neuralgia
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