Trigeminal Neuralgia diet. Is there a diet which improves the quality of life of people with Trigeminal Neuralgia?

Are you aware of a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Trigeminal Neuralgia? Is there a diet that is suggested to avoid when having Trigeminal Neuralgia? See if there is a diet that can improve the quality of life of people with Trigeminal Neuralgia, recommended and to avoid food when having Trigeminal Neuralgia

Posted Mar 17, 2017 by Debbie K 1050

Nope. Nada.

Posted Mar 17, 2017 by Lee 1000

I only know b12 vitamines have helped some,but some kinda diet i dont know.

Posted Mar 17, 2017 by Tanja-Marie 1340

I'm not aware of of specific diet but I do know that from personal experience sometimes cold is good like ice cream sometimes hot. Sometime you just need it room temp. Because of the affects I would say eat when you can and what sounds good.

Posted Mar 20, 2017 by Melissa 300

In my case no diet has been discussed yet, I am still early in the more advanced stage of treatment. I could go months with out a flair up for years, then In January 2017 it triggered and has been relentless. I do suffer more or trigger more pain it seems when eating hard crunchy foods.

Posted Mar 20, 2017 by Joyce Parton 1000

I am not aware of any specific diet that improves trigeminal neuralgia; however, I would suggest that any hard foods that may trigger pain be avoided.

Posted Mar 21, 2017 by Sandy 1052

Lot of pain can be controlled in diet. Eating regularly and not eating any food of extreme temperature can help. My doctor also advised me low protein diet and reduced fermentedand fatty foods

Posted Mar 21, 2017 by Hema 1000

A balanced diet is always recommended. One low in refined sugars and gluten in likely better.

Posted Mar 21, 2017 by Heidi 1000

I am not aware of any diet that has been proven successful in the treatment of TN.
An anti-inflammatory diet could possibly be helpful when considering the condition as a disease that causes high inflammation, however.
In that case, sugar is to be avoided, since it raises the inflammation levels in the body.
For other recommendations see the following:
https://www.pubfacts.com/detail/28524125/Surgical-management-of-venous-compression-causing-trigeminal-neuralgia

The effectiveness of an anti-inflammatory diet in the treatment of TN is yet to be proven.

People with TN often have difficulties chewing food, as they have highly sensitive teeth.
Therefore, it is recommended TNers eat soft foods.
Smoothies made with vegetables or fruit are a healthy alternative to ravioli or other soft foods!

Just try and maintain a healthy balanced diet whenever possible and do not be tempted to eat fast food.
If you are not able to cook for yourself, get someone else to do it for you or obtain your meals through a healthy food service such as Meals on Wheels (Australia).

Posted Jun 12, 2017 by Margo 3125

Vitamin rich, nutritionally complete diets are often a good idea. Similar to MS, demyelination can occur and preventing this should be high on TN sufferers' agendas.Avoiding typical junk food (simple carbs, glucose, trans fats) is recommended generally, although some sufferers report high protein and carb boluses to benefit them during attacks.

Posted Jun 14, 2017 by John 900

No diet can cure you. B12 is suggested. No sugar is suggested to help manage pain.

Posted Jul 29, 2017 by Jltaylor21 820

Pracically speaking:
any soft or liquid foods that still are high in nutrition.
Think: yougurt

Posted Jul 29, 2017 by Christina 1100

Eating alot of foods rich with vitamins that are good for nerves always helps. Vitamin B is good magnesium also.

Posted Jul 30, 2017 by Poison Yvy 2015

Not that I am aware but the healthier you are the better your pain is in my experience.

Posted Aug 6, 2017 by Michelle 2050

When mine was at its worst it hurt too much to eat. I've not heard of a diet that helps

Posted Oct 3, 2017 by Korine 1200

Caffeine is in many foods and need to be avoided, hot and cold really affects some one with Tn. Also breathing chewing and smiling when a flare is going on. There are plenty of source on line to get more details on diet.

Posted Feb 4, 2018 by James 2500

I have found eating a healthy diet to have minor improvements on my pain. I avoid sugar and gluten, I make sure to eat plenty of protein, drink more than 64 oz of water a day, and I have a line of supplements that I use to help manage my pain.

Posted Feb 23, 2018 by Alicia 2600

It depends on the person's health, and other medical conditions they have. At first if your mouth, teeth or tongue is affected, maybe only liquids will be tolerated for some time. Otherwise, it's trial and error on the individual.

Posted May 18, 2018 by Jackie 1800

It is often said that people with trigeminal neuralgia should avoid caffeine and chocolate. Even spicy foods have made the list of things to avoid consuming. I think it really depends from one individual to the next. No blanket list of things to avoid works for everyone. Alcohol has even made the list, but the one or two people I have known with trigeminal neuralgia find alcohol to soothe the pain by numbing the nerve somewhat. It's really a hit or miss situation when it comes to food. I would certainly advise against sucking fluids through straws because that can aggravate the nerve and set off the pains. But you have to find what works and doesn't work for you.

Posted Feb 12, 2020 by Eric 2550

I have not found a diet that helps me in any way the pain is always the same

Posted Jun 3, 2020 by Nancy 2250