Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) is a disorder that causes severe pain, numbness and tingling along the trigeminal nerve pathways. Symptom flare-ups can vary from mild to debilitating and may occur several times throughout the day. Fortunately, there are several strategies that individuals suffering from TN can use to help prevent symptoms from getting worse.
First of all, it’s important to get plenty of rest and reduce stress as best as possible. Over-stimulation can trigger TN pains, so finding activities that will help one relax such as walking in nature, listening to music or meditation can all be very useful in decreasing flare-ups. Secondly, both cooling and heating therapies have been proven beneficial in reducing pain levels. For instance, if someone is feeling pain on the right side of their face they may place an ice pack locally (avoiding contact with skin directly) while padding it with a thin cloth while anyone suffering from left-sided pains may opt for heat therapy instead.
Finally, since swallowing can also lead to extreme pain attacks those affected by TN should regularly eat soft foods such as soup and yogurt for optimal nutrition. If followed consistently these simple tips may help to significantly decrease Trigeminal Neuralgia symptoms. Nonetheless, always remember to speak with your healthcare provider before making any changes that could potentially affect your health.
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