How to Treat Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain Naturally

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Trigeminal neuralgia – also known as TIC DOULOUREUX, is a painful, chronic condition involving the trigeminal nerve.

There are two separate trigeminal nerves, one on each side of the face. These nerves are responsible for carrying the sensation of pain and other sensation from face to brain

Trigeminal Neuralgia

The pain can be brought on by mild stimulation of the face, such as brushing teeth or shaving. TN may initially have short, mild attacks but over the time patients may experience longer, a more frequent bout of severe pain. Trigeminal neuralgia affects women more often than men. In some cases, the condition becomes progressive and pain is always present. There are treatments available to alleviate the debilitating pain but trigeminal neuralgia cannot always be cured.

Classification

Trigeminal neuralgia is broadly classified into four types :

  1. Trigeminal neuralgia: In this condition, the pain from TN travels to other parts of the face through the brain.
  2. Glossopharyngeal neuralgia: Very uncommon and the pain is felt on the throat and neck.
  3. Occipital neuralgia: In this condition, the pain is in the neck and at base of the skull due to the inflammation and injury in the nerves which run from scalp to spinal cord.
  4. Prostherpetic neuralgia: The complication is due to the viral infection characterized by blisters and painful rashes.

Prevalence and Incidence

It is reported that 150000 people are diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia every year. While the disorder can occur at any age, it is more common with the people over the age of 50.
Hypertension and multiple sclerosis also are the risk factors.

Causes

The pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia represents an irritation of the nerve. The cause of the pain usually is due to contact between a healthy artery or vein and the trigeminal nerve at the base of the skull. This places pressure on the nerve as it enters the brain and causes the nerve to misfire.

In many cases, the cause of trigeminal neuralgia is unknown and causes include

  • Enlarged blood vessel or tumor that pressured the nerve
  • ultiple sclerosis, a condition that damages the myelin sheath, which is the protective coating around nerves.

Triggers

A variety of triggers may set off the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, including

  1. Shaving
  2. Touching face
  3. Eating
  4. Drinking
  5. Brushing
  6. Talking
  7. Putting on Makeup
  8. Encountering Breeze
  9. Smiling
  10. Washing Face

Symptoms

You may have these symptoms

  • Stabbing or shooting pain will occur during that period
  • The pain is triggered by brushing your teeth, washing your face, shaving, or putting on make– up. Even a light breeze against your face might set off your pain.
  • There are bouts of pain that lasts from a few seconds to several minutes.
  • Episodes of several attack last for days weeks, months or longer- some people have periods when they experience no pain.
  • Constant aching, burning feeling that may occur before it evolves into the spasm – like pain of trigeminal neuralgia.
  • Pain in areas supplied by the trigeminal nerve, including the cheek, jaw, teeth, gums, lips or less often the eyes and forehead.
  • Pain is present on one spot or wider pattern.

How Trigeminal  Neuralgia is Diagnosed?

  • There’s no single test that your doctor can prescribe which help them to diagnose trigeminal neuralgia. The diagnose will depend on the type and location of the pain and factors that trigger the pain.
  • Your doctor will first evaluate your medical history and perform a physical exam. This will include a neurological exam to determine which part of the trigeminal nerve is being affected. Doctor will touch various parts of your face to determine the location of the pain.
  • Your doctor may conduct many tests to diagnose trigeminal neuralgia and determine underlying causes for your condition, including

Neurological Examination

  • Your doctor determines exactly where the pain is occurring by touch or examination of a face and if you appear to have trigeminal neuralgia -which branches of the trigeminal nerve may be affected.
  • Reflex tests can also help your doctor to determine if symptoms are caused by a compressed nerve or another condition.

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI):

If multiple sclerosis or tumor is causing trigeminal neuralgia, a physician will determine it by MRI. In some cases, your doctor may inject a dye into a blood vessel to view the arteries and veins and highlight blood flow (magnetic resonance angiogram).

How Planet Ayurveda Helps in Trigeminal Neuralgia

  • According to Ayurveda trigeminal neuralgia is the reason for imbalanced Vata Dosha. Vata is known as air element. PLANET AYURVEDA, the leading herbal products manufacturer has provided some of the effective herbal remedies. These are natural, safest and free from side effects.
  • This set of herbal medicines makes an excellent Ayurvedic treatment for trigeminal neuralgia.

Trigeminal Neuralgia Care Pack

Dosage

  1. Ashwagandha Capsules -1 capsule twice a day after meals.
  2. Hakam Churna -1 teaspoon with water after meals.
  3. Yograj Guggul – 2 tablets twice a day with water after meals.
  4. Boswellia Curcumin – 2 capsules twice a day with water after meals.
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA CARE PACK 

Product Description

1. Ashwagandha Capsules

  • Ashwagandha capsules are considered to be very effective in TN, which are also used to treat debilitating conditions, stress, anxiety, palpitations, aging, and fatigue. Proper use of these capsules gives relief to muscles.
  • For children, it can be given as nerve tonic, which can improve their physical stamina and mental health.

2. Hakam Churna

Hakam churna has anti-inflammatory properties, which helps to overcome various painful conditions like trigeminal neuralgia, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and stiffness in the neck

Harkam churan is made of four natural herbs namely

  • Chandershoor (Lepidium sativum)
  • Kalongi (Nigella sativa)
  • Methi(Trigonella foenum graecum)
  • Ajwain(Trachyspermum ammi)

3. Yograj Guggul

  • Yograj guggul is a classical formulation prepared with the popular ayurvedic medicinal herbs. Guggulu along with herbs has shown successful results in the treatment of the muscular-skeletal and nervous disorder.
  • In addition, it also used in curing the digestive disorder, female reproductive system disorder, splenomegaly, and abdominal tumors.
  • It is also a good immune -modulator and lipid-lowering agent.

4. Boswellia Curcumin

  • It has anti-inflammatory properties. It effectively gives relief from joint pains without side effects.
  • It is also used in the treatment of asthma, allergies, rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylitis, chronic colitis, osteoarthritis and all types of cancers.