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Suggest Ways To Manage Pain When Diagnosed With Trigeminal Neuralgia

My father is suffering from trigeminal neuralgia and in 2011 had a gamma ray treatment. He currently has an appt with his doctor but is a month away. Is there any kind of home treatment that will help in the mean time? His family doctor has prescribed pain medication but has only helped him minimally.
Tue, 13 Dec 2016
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare magic forum,
Thank you for posting your query here,

Trigeminal Neuralgia as we know is one of the most painful conditions affecting the face. I appreciate your patience with your Dad's treatment.
We as Doctors usually prescribe Antispasmodic/Antiepiletic druga as a treatment of trigeminal Neuralgia But when it comes to home remedies for pain relief I have read that relaxing the facial muscles by means of hot/cold compresses on the affected area of the face is useful.

Also, meditation in order to reduce stress will promote faster recovery.

Some have claimed that Vitamin B12 supplements promote health nerve functioning, thereby reducing episodes of pain.

I Hope I was able to provide you with an acceptable answer for your query, Feel free to write back to us if you have any further questions.

I wish you and your father good health,
with warm regards,
Dr. Anshika Taneja
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Suggest Ways To Manage Pain When Diagnosed With Trigeminal Neuralgia

Hello and welcome to Healthcare magic forum, Thank you for posting your query here, Trigeminal Neuralgia as we know is one of the most painful conditions affecting the face. I appreciate your patience with your Dad s treatment. We as Doctors usually prescribe Antispasmodic/Antiepiletic druga as a treatment of trigeminal Neuralgia But when it comes to home remedies for pain relief I have read that relaxing the facial muscles by means of hot/cold compresses on the affected area of the face is useful. Also, meditation in order to reduce stress will promote faster recovery. Some have claimed that Vitamin B12 supplements promote health nerve functioning, thereby reducing episodes of pain. I Hope I was able to provide you with an acceptable answer for your query, Feel free to write back to us if you have any further questions. I wish you and your father good health, with warm regards, Dr. Anshika Taneja