Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) and Trigeminal Neuropathy: What We Know So Far
I've written about LDN twice before, but I feel the topic hasn't been exhausted. In recent years, low-dose naltrexone (LDN) has generated increasing intere…
Carbamazepine for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Benefits, Risks, and Why It Works
Some time ago I wrote posts about gabapentin and pregabalin, so the time has come for carbamazepine. For me, it was a medication that became a true "game o…
Gabapentin and Dementia Risk: What the Research Actually Shows
"Gabapentin, a drug used by millions of people for pain, may be linked to increased dementia risk."
Pregabalin and Weight Gain: What Patients with Trigeminal Neuralgia Should Know
Pregabalin needs no introduction here... a medication that for many people with neuropathic pain or trigeminal neuralgia is an enormous source of support.
My Story: 12 Years Living with Trigeminal Neuropathy
In the bio of this page, I managed to fit a few lines about myself so you'd know who's writing to you. But that's only a fragment of a much bigger whole —…
Ashwagandha and Trigeminal Neuralgia: What You Need to Know About Safety
Have you ever come across ashwagandha while searching for pain relief?
How to Take and Safely Taper Medications for Trigeminal Neuralgia
December is my month of regeneration and being present in the moment. It's a time when I slow down, listen to my body, and give my nervous system some quie…
Omega-3 and Vitamin B12 as Supportive Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is recognized as one of the most severe types of pain a person can experience. Attacks appear suddenly and are often described as…
Gabapentin and Pregabalin for Trigeminal Neuralgia
Gabapentin and pregabalin are antiepileptic drugs commonly used to treat trigeminal neuralgia and other types of neuropathic pain. They work by calming ove…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) — Patient Experiences and What the Research Shows
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is attracting growing interest among patients with various conditions, including neuropathic pain. Although it is still used "off…
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) for Chronic Pain — What the Research Shows
In the search for effective, safe, and non-addictive methods of pain relief, low dose naltrexone (LDN) therapy is receiving increasing attention.
Treatment Strategy for Trigeminal Neuralgia — From Medications to Surgery
This article is based on information from the book "Neuralgie twarzowe" (Facial Neuralgias) by I. Domitrz, W. Kozubski, J. Kochanowski, A. Stępień.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neuropathic Pain — What the Evidence Shows
At present, the scientific evidence is still limited, but smaller studies and case reports suggest that omega-3 fatty acids may support the body in fightin…
B Vitamins and Trigeminal Neuropathy — When They Help and When They Don't
Although B vitamins, especially B12 and B6, play an important role in nervous system function, their use in trigeminal neuropathy does not always deliver t…
Opioids for Neuropathic Pain — When Standard Treatment Is Not Enough
Neuropathic pain, including trigeminal neuralgia, is among the most distressing and difficult-to-treat types of pain.
Medical Cannabis for Trigeminal Neuralgia — What the Research Shows
Trigeminal neuralgia is considered one of the most painful conditions. Its symptoms are so intense that they can turn a patient's life upside down, strippi…
Supplements and Vitamins That Support the Nervous System in Trigeminal Neuralgia
In trigeminal neuralgia, alongside pharmacological treatment and specialist support, appropriate supplementation can be an important element of therapy — s…
First-Line Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia and Neuropathy
Treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal neuropathy begins with pharmacotherapy. The most important role is played by anticonvulsants, which reduce…
Side Effects of Trigeminal Neuralgia Medications — What to Expect
Pharmacological treatment of trigeminal neuralgia and trigeminal neuropathy is based primarily on anticonvulsants and antidepressants.