15th September 2020

A 56-year-old woman presents with a six-month history of intermittent facial pain

A 56-year-old woman presents with a six-month history of intermittent facial pain. She describes an intense left-sided pain, which is sharp and stabbing in character. It is worsened by eating and touching her face. The attacks are very brief and tend to last a few seconds. She has taken paracetamol and ibuprofen for the pain, but it has had no effect.

Which of the following is the most appropriate management option for this patient?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.