Dr. Pete Lazarnick "Dr. Pete": Blog

Trigeminal neuralgia is a debilitating condition that primarily targets the lower face and jaw. A painful condition akin to an electric shock passing through your face, trigeminal neuralgia occurs when the trigeminal nerve, which moves sensation between the brain and face, is irritated. Located in Carrollton, GA, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) is passionate about helping his patients manage their pain, including those suffering from trigeminal neuralgia.    Causes Trigeminal neuralgia develops when the trigeminal nerve faces pressure. This happens when the nerve comes in contact with an artery or vein, when the nerve has a tumor, or when a person has Multiple sclerosis (MS).    Symptoms and Triggers Trigeminal neuralgia has two types of symptoms: Type I and Type II.    Type Ⅰ: Sharp throbbing pin-like pain is usually triggered by touching an area of the body.    Type Ⅱ: Less extreme symptoms like burning sensations or dull aching pain on the face.    Triggers: Trigeminal neuralgia is s...

If you are suffering from migraines, Dr. Pete Lazarnick (Dr. Pete) can help you treat them. Migraines can cause occur in any part of your head or in one specific location. While the exact cause of migraines isn’t known, studies have linked migraines to a chemical imbalance.  Serotonin levels, which help to regulate pain in your nervous system, drops during migraines and can cause your trigeminal nerve to release a substance called neuropeptides that result in migraine pain. Certain foods can cause migraines as well as stress and hormonal changes for women.  When possible, we encourage our patients that work at a desk to practice good posture. Having poor posture can lead to spinal misalignment and fatigue in the head, neck, and shoulders. While at work, make sure your feet are on the ground and your back is pressed firmly against the back of your chair to prevent back and neck pain.  Migraines are extremely painful and can make it nearly impossible to perform everyday activities. Dr. P...