ADVICE FROM HARVARD HEALTH PUBLISHING AND 3 EXPERTS: WHAT FOODS ARE BAD FOR TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA?
Answered by Dr. Howard E. LeWine
M.D. Chief Medical Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 40 years of experience · USA
Trigeminal neuralgia, also known as tic douloureux, is a painful disorder of a nerve in the face called the trigeminal nerve or fifth cranial nerve. People who have trigeminal neuralgia usually have episodes of one-sided sudden, intense, stabbing or shock-like facial pain. There are no specific foods known to consistently trigger episodes. But keeping a diary to track the association of more symptoms with intake of foods and beverages may identify your own personal triggers.
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Answered by Dr. Mohan P. Abraham
M.D., FAAFP (Family Physician) · 40 years of experience · USA
Avoid too cold and too hot foods. Avoid hard to chew foods.
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Answered by Dr. Jagannathan Rathinavel
MBBS · 2.2 years of experience · India
Some foods may trigger trigeminal neuralgia which must be avoided. Nutmeg, black pepper, chocolate, eggs may trigger trigeminal neuralgia. Spicy junk foods, high sugar foods, caffeinated drinks should avoid in this condition. Some fruits like citrus, apple, banana can trigger trigeminal neuralgia.
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Answered by Dr. Rajesh Mishra
MBBS · 0.3 years of experience · India
Foods to Limit spicy foods. High-sugar foods. Caffeinated drinks. Junk foods and highly processed foods.
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