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The life expectancy of someone diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia is the same as it is for the general population; approximately 80 for women, and slightly lower for men. Certainly surgical complications and medication misuse can endanger the lives of those with neuralgia; however, these situations are rare, and most can be avoided by following doctor's orders and seeking medical care from reputable physicians. There has been a lot of scientific progress, recently, in the area of treatment. One such advanced procedure involves the injection of steroids into the nerve, through the area in front of the ear, with ultrasound guidance.