# TN flareup **URL:** \ **Category:** General\ **Created:** [April 27, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738 "2018-04-27T14:42:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 2:42pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/1 "2018-04-27T14:42:42Z")
I recently had a death in the family, someone very close. My TN seems to be acting up. Not awful, but I have to be careful. I saw stars when I was washing my face. I have to be careful eating as well. Has anyone had this? When u go thru something very emotional that your tn acts up? I was just wondering and hoping it goes away soon. Thanks. Hope everyone is well. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![azurelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/34f0e0/32.png) [@azurelle](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/azurelle)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/2 "2018-04-27T19:16:10Z")
That would stress talking. Stress does all sorts of crazy things to you body, a TN flare would not be surprising. And with stress you may be clenching your jaw/teeth and not be noticing it, putting more pressure on those nasty trigger spots for TN. Have you tried the lidocaine patch? Cut a strip off the patch and put it along the nerve branch that’s giving you trouble. I aboslutely can’t say enough good things about it! In the USA and Canada you can get 4% OTC under the brand SalonPas. You can also get 5% as prescription. ---
**Author:** ![tnsaved](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/3bc359/32.png) [@tnsaved](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/tnsaved)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/3 "2018-04-27T20:26:33Z")
Yes, it is good that you are “aware” of these triggers. Awareness is important because once you detect your body experiencing stress, you can shift your focus to mindfulness meditation - try taking slow breaths and focus on the breaths and count to 10 slowly. ---
**Author:** ![Siminative](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecb155/32.png) [@Siminative](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Siminative)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2018, 8:31pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/4 "2018-04-29T20:31:51Z")
Yes, yes, yes. When I am under stress of any kind my ATN flares. ---
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/5 "2018-04-30T13:17:09Z")
Oh what a wonderful idea. Its funny, I was putting stuff on my knee and i was wondering if that would work on my face. I’m getting that. Thx Az. ---
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/6 "2018-04-30T13:17:28Z")
Hope you’re doing well. ---
**Author:** ![kudasai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/6a8cbe/32.png) [@kudasai](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/kudasai)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/7 "2018-04-30T14:00:26Z")
Yes, a big "10-4 " on stress causing flare-ups. It also does it with me, and my TN. If it gets unbearable, I will try the patch, thanks azurelle! ---
**Author:** ![AlexsMom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@AlexsMom](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/AlexsMom)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2018, 8:09pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/8 "2018-04-30T20:09:27Z")
I can tell you with absolute certainty that my TN (type 2) is worse when I am stressed. It is not caused by stress, but I find in my years of battling this, it is definitely exacerbated by stress, in my humble opinion. Very sorry for your loss. Pam ---
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [May 1, 2018, 1:02pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/9 "2018-05-01T13:02:12Z")
thanks. ---
**Author:** ![tiffanie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ccd318/32.png) [@tiffanie](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/tiffanie)\ **Post date:** [May 3, 2018, 6:52pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/10 "2018-05-03T18:52:53Z")
Yes here too. Definately spikes during times of stress or intense emotions. My triggers are sensation and muscles moving. So Avoiding or being cautious helps until things calm down. One of my Docs added Baclofen as a complimentary med to my a Carbamazepine it helped. Good luck in this battle. 🛡⚔️ ---
**Author:** ![justjane37](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/justjane37/32/5321_2.png) [@justjane37](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/justjane37)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2018, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/11 "2018-05-04T17:36:21Z")
Stress is one of my worse triggers. A few years ago after my dad passed away I was left with one of my worst flare ups ever. It is really unfair, because as a full-time working mom stress is inevitable! Take time for self-care and maybe try counselling to help you through your grieve. ---
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 6:38pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/12 "2018-05-07T18:38:46Z")
good idea. I seem to be calming down. I’m still taking 3 pills a day just in case. ---
**Author:** ![laurielat](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex027/user_avatar/forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/laurielat/32/5906_2.png) [@laurielat](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/laurielat)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2018, 6:39pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/tn-flareup/14738/13 "2018-05-07T18:39:10Z")
and I’m so sorry about your dad.