Preparing questions in advance can help patients have more meaningful discussions with healthcare professionals regarding their condition. Patients may wish to ask their doctor the following questions about cranial neuralgias:

1. Why do you think I have cranial neuralgia?
   
   
2. What type of cranial neuralgia do I have?
   
   
3. What could have caused my cranial neuralgia?
   
   
4. Are there any tests you will need to perform to confirm your diagnosis, or to identify the cause of my cranial neuralgia? How do I prepare for these tests?
   
   
5. Will my pain get worse over time?
   
   
6. Do my symptoms indicate a more serious disease?
   
   
7. Is my condition hereditary?
   
   
8. What are my treatment options? What do you recommend, and what risks or side effects are involved?
   
   
9. For how long will I need this treatment?
   
   
10. What is the likelihood my symptoms will return after treatment?