What do I need to be aware of when I have a trigeminal neuralgia attack?

  1, daily life, diet should be regular, to ensure sufficient sleep and rest, avoid overwork.  2, keep your mood relaxed, do not be impulsive, angry or depressed. Establish confidence in the treatment of the disease and determination to overcome the disease, and actively cooperate with the doctor’s treatment.  3, appropriate to participate in sports, exercise, enhance physical fitness, such as playing taijiquan, walking, jogging, etc.  4 .Prevent all factors that trigger pain, such as washing face, brushing teeth, repairing face, haircut, eating, etc. Be gentle and try to avoid stimulating the trigger point. It is better not to go out when it is windy, and you should pay attention to keep warm on cold days, and make sure to wear a mask when you go out to avoid direct stimulation of the face by cold wind.  5, eat softer food, patients with chewing-induced pain should eat a liquid or semi-liquid diet, such as noodles, egg custard, rice porridge, etc. Do not eat fried things, hard fruits and other foods that make chewing hard; do not eat irritating condiments such as ginger powder, mustard, etc., to prevent pain induced by sneezing; do not drink alcohol, do not smoke, do not drink coffee, etc.  6, after the acute attack, should also adhere to the treatment, do not stop the drug too early, in order to cure.