Question 1

how do our nerves "feel" pain?

Accepted Answer

: There are nociceptors at the end of the nerve are stimulated by temperature, pressure, or chemicals and when they get stimulated, they release neurotransmitters that travel to the next nerve cell and then stimulate that cell, and this happens over and over until it gets to the brain and in the brain, this is interpreted as pain. Interestingly, with the expression "it is just in your head." It is!

Question 2

what are some of the cranial nerves?

Accepted Answer

The cranial nerves: The cranial nerves may be given a number (roman numeral I-XII) or a name

(their names are, in order: olfactory, ophthalmic,  oculomotor, trochlear, trigeminal, abducens, facial, vestibulocochlear, glossopharyngeal, vagus, accessory, hypglossal)

They conduct regular senses and special senses of the face.

Question 3

how can calm my nerves?

Accepted Answer

Yes: First, be sure you are minimally physically active every day.  Then, look up "mindfulness-based stress reduction".  Try to do at least five minutes twice a day.  Then, if you still have symptoms, find a "cognitive behavioral therapist" to help you learn coping skills.  Each of these actions have been proven to help anxiety.  At last resort, there are meds which work best with therapy and exercise.

Question 4

do pinched nerves heal ?

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Yes: However, it can be a slow process.

Question 5

does pinch nerves can be cure?

Accepted Answer

Pinched nerves: A pinched nerve is a general term. If the nerve is being compressed by a part of the body in which a physical change like muscle stretching will remove the pressure, sure it can be improved. If the nerve is pinched by a spinal disc physical compressing it,  then therapy or surgery may help.  Patients improve with therapy, medication, and surgery.  The symptoms can be affected by physical stresses.

Question 6

could tea calm down your nerves?

Accepted Answer

Chamomille  Tea: or sipping green tea is often calming.

Question 7

could ice damage your skin/nerves?

Accepted Answer

Wary of frostbite: A little ice should not damage the skin or the nerves, but a lot of ice- as in frostbite- can be very damaging.  It is not the ice but prolonged cold that can be a problem.

Question 8

can pudendal nerves heal if damaged?

Accepted Answer

Some do Some don't: Depends on how bad the injury to the nerve was.  i would suggest you see a specialist in nerve injury to assess your  healing.  You need to see a Physical Medicine &amp; Rehabilitation Specialist that evaluates for pudendal nerve injuries.

Question 9

can the trigeminal nerves ever heal?

Accepted Answer

Some do Some don't: Depends on how bad the injury to the nerve was.  I would suggest you see a specialist in nerve injury to assess your healing. If the nerve heals it will likely take some time since nerves heal slowly.

Question 10

what nerves are effected in a stroke?

Accepted Answer

Stroke: The nerves connected to the damaged brain tissue are those affected.

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