Calming an attack of trigeminal neuralgia

Well, primarily, it means that you have been diagnosed, and you recognize an attack. But before we learn how to deal with an attack of TN or learning how to calm the trigeminal nerve, we should first check that we have a few things in place.

• Do you keep a pain diary? 

This is very important to recognize what events led up to the attack, its duration, frequency etc.

• Have you noticed any trigger factors that bring on an attack?

There are different trigger factors for different people, but the commonest are touch, brushing,eating and talking. Maintaining a pain diary helps identifying trigger factors.

• Have you noticed any actions that may reduce your pain?

Again, being observant and trying different remedies at home in the initial phases when the pain is not so severe can help.

• Have you noticed any foods that may bring on an attack?

Writing down in a pain diary will help narrow down pain-triggering foods. One of the problems of Trigeminal neuralgia medication is that there is an obtundation of memory and recall. Writing  down helps recall, and can help others also analyze the things that led up to the attack. Also,  identifying pain-safe foods for you will help ward off an attack.