Trigeminal neuralgia with acupuncture treatment
Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic disorder that affects the trigeminal nerve, There are two types: typical and atypical trigeminal neuralgia, The ” classic” form results in episodes of serious, sudden, electrical-shock, shooting, stabbing pain on one side of the face that could last for seconds , a few minutes or half hour. these episodes can happen more than a few hours. The atypical form could be a constant burning pain or ache that is less serious, the symptoms may be triggered by any touch face , brushing the teeth, cold weather. those classic and atypical symptoms could occur in the same person, Trigminal neuralgia is one of the most painful conditions in the cases of pain management, the patient feel the pain in the forehead, eye browse, cheek, jaw, gums, teeth, lips, or one side of face, but there is no swelling and inflamation in the painful area.
The acupuncture treatment in the trigeminal neuralgia has advantage: no side effect, long term remission or complete cured.
In the past, most of patient under treatment of Mr, WANG can get long term remission and cured around 4 times acupuncture treatment.