# New and confused about doctors

**URL:** <https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601>\
**Category:** Recommend a Doctor, Therapist, or Clinic (Positive\
**Created:** [May 17, 2012, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601 "2012-05-17T12:44:20Z")\
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**Author:** ![Christine3](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Christine3](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Christine3)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601/1 "2012-05-17T12:44:20Z")

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I have read that many of you have had surgical procedures. Have you seen neurosurgeons, or neurologists. I tried to make an appointment with a neurosurgeon, whose name I found on the facial pain association website, for an evaluation and was told they don’t see patients for TN.  
I am still trying to get a handle on all of this. I do not have a definitive diagnosis as of yet, but am pretty sure I have TN in some form. I would appreciate your thoughts.  
Christine

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**Author:** ![Min](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/min/32/6259_2.png) [@Min](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Min)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 3:28pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601/2 "2012-05-17T15:28:37Z")

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Christine, I think what usually happens, well at least with me. Is that the neurologist will refer you to the neurosurgeon if he thinks you need surgery. I would try going thru your doctor's office and see if they can recommend a neurologist for you. Good luck. Min

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**Author:** ![anon25930859](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/4491bb/32.png) [@anon25930859](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/anon25930859)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 6:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601/3 "2012-05-17T18:36:05Z")

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A neurologist will assess and treat TN with medications. A neurosurgeon does surgery relating to the nerves. Probably fewer than 10% of them ever do skull surgeries, and of those, even fewer do surgeries for TN. As a starting point for doctors in your area, see the other part of our "Doctors" tab in the menu abaove.

Regards, Red

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**Author:** ![Min](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/min/32/6259_2.png) [@Min](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Min)\
**Post date:** [May 17, 2012, 7:15pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601/4 "2012-05-17T19:15:49Z")

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There is only a hospital for GA. where Christine is located.Red.

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**Author:** ![Kc\_Dancer\_Kc](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/ebca7d/32.png) [@Kc\_Dancer\_Kc](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Kc_Dancer_Kc)\
**Post date:** [May 19, 2012, 8:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/new-and-confused-about-doctors/2601/5 "2012-05-19T08:13:46Z")

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Some of us had local neurologist -- and flew to another state for neurosurgeon

Keep researching!