... Pain may be located in one particular spot, or cover a wider region of the face. During a flare, pain attacks may last for weeks or months. Some people with TN experience pain-free intervals between flare-ups. Those with continuous pain may experience an ongoing dull ache in between flares. ...
Trigeminal Neuralgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
... Pain may be located in one particular spot, or cover a wider region of the face. During a flare, pain attacks may last for weeks or months. Some people with TN experience pain-free intervals between flare-ups. Those with continuous pain may experience an ongoing dull ache in between flares. ...