Trigeminal neuralgia new, plant-based treatments
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition that causes people to experience unpredictable attacks of sharp, shooting pain to their face (often felt in the teeth, jaw, or gums). These attacks can happen up to 100 times a day, and can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes, greatly impacting the person’s quality of life, emotional wellbeing, and ability to function day-to-day. However, for those not responding to conventional approaches to trigeminal neuralgia management, natural alternatives may be an option worth exploring.
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Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare condition that affects around 8 in 100,000 people in the UK each year.
81%
Of patients with trigeminal neuralgia reported an improvement with natural alternatives in patient survey.
Number 1
Condition in the UK being treated with medicines derived from plants is chronic pain.
⅔
Of UK adults would consider plant-based treatments according to our representative research
Symptoms
Burning sensation
Constant aching feeling
Excruciating facial pain
Fatigue
Low mood
Sharp, shooting pain
Throbbing
If you are suffering from any of these symptoms. Please speak with your GP to find out more.
Treatment options:
Normally, when trigeminal neuralgia is being treated by the NHS, anticonvulsant medications are the first type of treatment recommended to help relieve pain. If these are not found to be suitable, other analgesics may be explored, and sometimes surgery is considered.
Baclofen
Carbamazepine
Gabapentin
Lamotrigine
Oxcarbazepine
Pregabalin
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A word from our specialist
“Many conditions that lead to chronic pain often respond poorly to conventional pharmaceutical medications. More and more is being understood about how the endocannabinoid system interacts with the more well-known pain pathways to work synergistically with these conventional medications. Chronic pain comes with a variety of associated symptoms such as poor sleep, fatigue, brain fog and reduced appetite – all of which treatment with medical cannabis can improve.“
Dr David Tang
Clinic Director
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Am I eligible?Could natural alternative therapies benefit trigeminal neuralgia symptoms?
In the UK, patients who have not responded to traditional treatments for trigeminal neuralgia may be suitable for natural, plant-based options through private healthcare clinics, like Releaf. This is because natural therapies have demonstrated great potential in reducing pain severity, improving health related quality of life, emotional wellbeing, and sleep quality when applied appropriately.
While there are only a limited number of studies that investigate the direct effects alternative herbal treatments can have on trigeminal neuralgia symptoms, there is sufficient supporting evidence that demonstrates their potential in treating pain, addressing sleep concerns, and reducing anxiety.
Surveys of patients with trigeminal neuralgia that have tried plant-based treatments do boast positive results and these treatments are usually well tolerated, with 81% of those involved in a US survey reporting an improvement in their symptoms following their application.
But while clinical evidence and randomised controlled trials are still currently lacking in this area, it is important that natural, alternative treatments are carefully monitored by qualified healthcare professionals. To find out if trigeminal neuralgia plant-based treatments may be right for you, fill out our eligibility checker.