title: Tic douloureux--a patient's diary.
abstract: Tic douloureux is a chronic disease characterised by paroxysmal facial pain. This seven-year account of a patient's symptoms and management is discussed with reference to the medical and surgical treatments now available.
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Bwala
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002220:Carbamazepine / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008499:Medical Records; D014277:Trigeminal Neuralgia / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D002220:Carbamazepine