Both NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatories) and corticosteroids provide very little to no relief for trigeminal neuralgia. Because both of these types of drugs can have serious side effects from long-term use, they are not recommended for trigeminal nerve pain.

The anti-convulsant drug most commonly prescribed for trigeminal neuralgia is carbamazepine (Tegretol), which can provide at least partial pain relief for up to 80 to 90 percent of patients.

Some people with neuropathic pain turn to familiar over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen, aspirin, and ibuprofen. While these drugs might help with mild or occasional pain, they’re often not strong enough for serious nerve pain.

Medications prescribed may include:

1. antidepressants such as amitriptyline or nortriptyline, which are effective in treating nerve pain.
2. antiseizure medications such as carbamazepine, which is effective for trigeminal neuralgia.
3. short-term narcotic pain medications, such as codeine.
4. topical creams with capsaicin.

The trigeminal nerve and its peripheral branches are susceptible to injury in the practice of dentistry. Neurosensory deficits can be debilitating to some patients due to their effects on speech, taste, mastication, and activities of daily living.

Patients may respond within 4 to 6 weeks post-treatment; however, some patients require as much as 3 to 8 months for the full response. Most patients remain on full doses of medication for at least 3-6 months after treatment and we do not typically start to taper TN medications until pain relief has been achieved.

In conclusion, even after routinely performed tooth extraction or alveoloplasty in clinical dentistry, neuritis can occur in the trigeminal nerve, as can posttraumatic pain syndrome (e.g., trigeminal neuralgia, neuropathic pain, phantom pain).

Microvascular decompression (MVD) surgery is regarded as the most long-lasting treatment for trigeminal neuralgia caused by blood vessel compression, and it helps about 80% of people with this diagnosis.

The treatment of trigeminal neuralgia can be challenging and in the search for alternatives, vitamin B12 has been found to be a clinically useful pharmacological useful tool for patients with neuropathic pain.

Bananas, oranges, pomegranates and prunes, which are good sources of potassium, while milk, leafy greens and eggs are rich sources of calcium. Vitamin B — Vitamins B1, B2 and B6 help the nerves to send impulses from the brain to the body.

Exercise Regular exercise can help to combat pain and improve your overall health. Being active can reduce your blood sugar, which, in turn, can reduce or slow down nerve damage. Exercise also increases blood flow to your arms and legs and reduces stress. These are all factors that help to reduce discomfort and pain.

Top 10 foods for brain and nervous system

1. Green leafy vegetables. Green leafy vegetables are rich in Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Magnesium all of which are important for proper functioning of our nervous system.
2. Fish.
3. Dark chocolate.
4. Broccoli.
5. Eggs.
6. Salmon.
7. Avocados.
8. Almonds.