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Tic Doloreaux or Trigeminal Neuralgia is a series of up to 100 episodes (daily) of lightning-like pain lasting around 10 seconds in the sensory distribution of the 5th cranial (trigeminal) nerve. This neuralgia are associated with viral infections and anti-viral treatment is part of the treatment approach.