Print This Page     Close Window Consult Request Guidelines for Trigeminal Neuralgia     Trigeminal Neuralgia Suggested Pre-Referral Evaluation and Management Guidelines Assess for typical worsening with speech, eating, wind on face, and normal trigeminal motor and sensory function. Suggested Additional Test/Management Prior to Specialty Visit Consider a trial of gabapentin, trileptal, or carbamazepine at low doses. Patient Education/Information (includes preps) 1) Education about taking medications prophylactically 2) Facial nerve weakness or paralysis (Bell's palsy) Appointment Timeframe First available General Neurology Clinic appointment How to Get Results to Consultant UMHS Patients: See MiChart External Patients: Hand carry non-UM records and MRI films to visit Clinic Contact Information Physicians: 800-962-3555 Patients: 734-764-6831 Clinic Location Sites Taubman Health Care Center UM Consulting Physician General Neurology Faculty Revised on: 10/01/2012