# How is your GPN when you have a cold/flu? **URL:** \ **Category:** General TN & GPN (Old Site)\ **Created:** [June 7, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479 "2015-06-07T23:45:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 7, 2015, 11:45pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/1 "2015-06-07T23:45:41Z")
Hi all, Please tell me how is your GPN after an episode of cold, flu.. I just had an episode of tonsillitis and ear infection and OMG...my GPN is at its worst. I struggle to talk without pain. I assume because the tissues are still inflamed, they are pinching the nerve. Its a living hell.. Share your stories. Thank you in advance. ---
**Author:** ![Kelleyst](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/kelleyst/32/515_2.png) [@Kelleyst](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Kelleyst)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2015, 4:06am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/2 "2015-06-08T04:06:51Z")
Couldn’t agree with you more… Been where you are and it is miserable. Hang in there. Remember “this too shall pass.” ---
**Author:** ![KiwiSurvivor](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/kiwisurvivor/32/105_2.png) [@KiwiSurvivor](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/KiwiSurvivor)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2015, 8:12am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/3 "2015-06-08T08:12:16Z")
Yes it was the same for me, as the immune system takes a battering, and your defenses are low. The pain attacks for me were more prevalent at such times, and even coughing could trigger an attack. After my MVD it became a thing of the past. When I did have a cold/flu, it never felt as bad as when GPN was on my case. It is a miserable time but allow it to motivate you to have it professionally tended to. It will not fix itself. Michael ---
**Author:** ![granadam](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/granadam/32/97_2.png) [@granadam](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/granadam)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2015, 9:20am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/4 "2015-06-08T09:20:17Z")
In a word - YES. When I get a "normal" sore throat, the gpn is worse. But it fades back once the cold is gone - plenty of vitamins, tonics and fluids :) Get better soon x ---
**Author:** ![Arlene](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/arlene/32/177_2.png) [@Arlene](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Arlene)\ **Post date:** [June 8, 2015, 1:22pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/5 "2015-06-08T13:22:43Z")
My neuralgia is always bad after a cold. Usually not when the cold is at its worst, but as I am getting better the pain starts. ---
**Author:** ![Smiley](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/smiley/32/472_2.png) [@Smiley](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Smiley)\ **Post date:** [June 9, 2015, 2:11am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/6 "2015-06-09T02:11:23Z")
Hi Virginie, Sorry to hear your feeling so awful - rug up and take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon xx ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:11am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/7 "2015-06-10T00:11:45Z")
Smiley said: > Hi Virginie, Sorry to hear your feeling so awful - rug up and take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon xx ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:12am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/8 "2015-06-10T00:12:43Z")
Thank you so much lovely, I feel much better now. Hope you are well Xx Smiley said: > Hi Virginie, Sorry to hear your feeling so awful - rug up and take care of yourself. Hope you feel better soon xx ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/9 "2015-06-10T00:13:05Z")
Arlene said: > My neuralgia is always bad after a cold. Usually not when the cold is at its worst, but as I am getting better the pain starts. > > Thank you Arlene xx ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/10 "2015-06-10T00:13:30Z")
Thanks Michael xx KiwiSurvivor said: > Yes it was the same for me, as the immune system takes a battering, and your defenses are low. The pain attacks for me were more prevalent at such times, and even coughing could trigger an attack. > > After my MVD it became a thing of the past. When I did have a cold/flu, it never felt as bad as when GPN was on my case. > > It is a miserable time but allow it to motivate you to have it professionally tended to. It will not fix itself. > > Michael ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/11 "2015-06-10T00:13:52Z")
Thanks so much lovely x granadam said: > In a word - YES. When I get a "normal" sore throat, the gpn is worse. But it fades back once the cold is gone - plenty of vitamins, tonics and fluids :) Get better soon x ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:14am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/12 "2015-06-10T00:14:14Z")
Thank you so much for your reply x Kelleyst said: > Couldn't agree with you more... Been where you are and it is miserable. Hang in there. Remember "this too shall pass." ---
**Author:** ![Virginie](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/virginie/32/497_2.png) [@Virginie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Virginie)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2015, 12:15am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/13 "2015-06-10T00:15:13Z")
Thanks everyone for your input, feel much better now but GPN is still hanging around - pest of our lives! Take care all xx ---
**Author:** ![Andi](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/andi/32/560_2.png) [@Andi](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Andi)\ **Post date:** [September 26, 2015, 5:17am UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/how-is-your-gpn-when-you-have-a-cold-flu/479/14 "2015-09-26T05:17:52Z")
Just had tubes put in my ears. My GPN side is playing havoc on me