What are the symptoms of atypical facial pain?

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What are the symptoms of atypical facial pain?

People with AFP have pain in their face every day for at least three months. Heat, cold or touch may trigger the pain. Some people also report that the pain gets worse if they’re tired or stressed.

The pain may be on the left or right side of your face, often near the jaw or ear. It might feel contained to one small area of your face, or it might spread over your whole face. It doesn’t follow the path of a nerve.

Someone with AFP may describe the pain as:

  • Burning.
  • Deep.
  • Dull or aching, but with periods of a sharp, stabbing sensation.
  • Pounding or throbbing.
  • Tingling, or having a pins-and-needles feeling.

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