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Suggest Diet Plans For Trigeminal Neuralgia Patientes

I have trigeminal neuralgia and am taking gabapentin 300 mg x3 times daily. Although this helps some I still have 3-4 day spells ,about every ten days,where the pain renders me useless. Are there any proven ways I might adjust my diet to assist in the lessening of these attacks?
Mon, 7 Dec 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern..

As per your complain Trigeminal Neuralgia is a nerve induced pain caused due to either compression or injury related to Trigeminal Nerve that is the nerve of face..
It can cause severe bouts of pain and the pain can be electric shock like and severe..
Along with taking medications to control pain, certain dietary modifications can help in improving metabolism and reducing nerve inflammation leading to reduced episodes of pain..
You should limit the intake of Saturated fats like Potatoes,butter, coconut oil,white breads,dairy, meats and processed foods..
Increase the intake of monounsaturated fats like groundnut oil, grape seed oil,corn and canola oils,nuts..
You should take Omega 3 and vitamin B supplements as well as foods rich in these nutrients like Flax seeds, nuts, yoghurt, soya milk, green leafy vegetables, raw foods and fruits..
Take multivitamin tablets daily..
Eggs and whole grains can also be taken..
You can also consult a Dietician an get a diet plan prepared..
Do warm compresses or cool compresses over the face can help..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Suggest Diet Plans For Trigeminal Neuralgia Patientes

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern.. As per your complain Trigeminal Neuralgia is a nerve induced pain caused due to either compression or injury related to Trigeminal Nerve that is the nerve of face.. It can cause severe bouts of pain and the pain can be electric shock like and severe.. Along with taking medications to control pain, certain dietary modifications can help in improving metabolism and reducing nerve inflammation leading to reduced episodes of pain.. You should limit the intake of Saturated fats like Potatoes,butter, coconut oil,white breads,dairy, meats and processed foods.. Increase the intake of monounsaturated fats like groundnut oil, grape seed oil,corn and canola oils,nuts.. You should take Omega 3 and vitamin B supplements as well as foods rich in these nutrients like Flax seeds, nuts, yoghurt, soya milk, green leafy vegetables, raw foods and fruits.. Take multivitamin tablets daily.. Eggs and whole grains can also be taken.. You can also consult a Dietician an get a diet plan prepared.. Do warm compresses or cool compresses over the face can help.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.