Pain Diary: How to Track Trigeminal Pain and Why It Matters
Today's post was motivated by my dear trigeminal sister, who is dealing with the difficult experience of constant, intense pain after herpes zoster.
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…
Neuropathic Pain Is Not Ordinary Pain: How Stress Fuels Nerve Pain
Neuropathic pain is not ordinary pain. It is a type of signal that does not switch off, even when the "fault" has already been repaired. Sometimes a single…
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…
Masked Depression and Chronic Facial Pain — A Hidden Connection
"Masked depression" is a depressive disorder in which typical mood symptoms, such as sadness, dejection, and anhedonia, are not prominent or do not appear…
Which Specialist to See for Trigeminal Nerve Pain
A neurologist is most often the doctor to see first, because they will:
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.
Painful Post-Traumatic Trigeminal Neuropathy — When Pain Stays After the Nerve Heals
After dental procedures, surgeries, implants, tooth extractions, or facial trauma, many of us have noticed that sensation did not return to normal after th…
How to Keep a Pain Diary — A Practical Guide for Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is a daily battle that is difficult for anyone who has never fought it to understand.
Acupuncture for Trigeminal Pain — What Eastern and Western Medicine Say
Facial pain associated with trigeminal nerve damage can take many forms, from paroxysmal, electric discharges in neuralgia to continuous, burning discomfor…
Communicating Pain to Loved Ones — How to Express Your Needs Without Losing Yourself
Living with trigeminal nerve pain or chronic neuropathy is a challenge that extends beyond the physical. It is also social. Pain that can strike at any mom…
How to Talk to Your Doctor About Neuropathic Pain — A Practical Guide
Talking to your doctor about neuropathic pain, especially trigeminal nerve pain, can be challenging.