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Relief from Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain with Neuro-Acupuncture

Trigeminal Neuralgia is a painful condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, also known as the fifth cranial nerve (CNV). Most people with Trigeminal Neuralgia have one-sided facial pain that is often located around the mouth or cheek but it can also occur around the eye, temple or forehead. The pain can have a lacerating, electric or shooting quality. It usually starts off occurring infrequently, lasting for just a few seconds at a time. For some people however, the pain can be constant. The condition often gets worse over time and can become extremely severe for some people. 

Common Causes of Trigeminal Neuralgia

• pressure from a blood vessel that runs beside the trigeminal nerve, also known as vascular compression
• dental procedures
• trauma to the head or face
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Sometimes the cause is unknown and trigeminal neuralgia occurs spontaneously

Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia

If you have been diagnosed with Trigeminal Neuralgia, your doctor will usually prescribe medication to help deal with the pain. Even with medication, many people find that their pain is still severe and their quality of life is diminished. Other treatment options include injections and surgery. 

Neuro-Acupuncture for Trigeminal Neuralgia

Neuro-acupuncture treatment for trigeminal neuralgia is well supported by clinical research and has a low risk of side effects. Many people who receive neuro-acupuncture treatment for trigeminal neuralgia experience a significant pain reduction after their first treatment.

What Does The Research Say?

"These findings show that acupuncture methods can be effective and safe for PTN [Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia]. Moreover, electronic acupuncture plus manual acupuncture maybe the best acupuncture treatment for PTN and should be administered to PTN patients."
Yin Z, Wang F, Sun M, Zhao L, Liang F. Acupuncture Methods for Primary Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2022 Feb 21;2022:3178154. doi: 10.1155/2022/3178154. PMID: 35237333; PMCID: PMC8885188.

"Compared with [drug therapy], acupuncture led to improvements in pain scores"
Ang L, Kim HJ, Heo JW, Choi TY, Lee HW, Kim JI, Lee MS. Acupuncture for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2023 Aug;52:101763. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101763. Epub 2023 May 2. PMID: 37159979.

"Significant improvements in pain intensity reduction after each acupuncture treatment without any adverse effects were observed."
Schürer Q, Shaban H, Gantenbein AR, Todeschini G, Pradhan SK. Ashi Scalp Acupuncture in the Treatment of Secondary Trigeminal Neuralgia Induced by Multiple Sclerosis: A Case Report. Medicines (Basel). 2022 Aug 12;9(8):44. doi: 10.3390/medicines9080044. PMID: 36005649; PMCID: PMC9414573.