Acupuncture Relieves Trigeminal Neuralgia

Patient Profile

Mr. XX, male, 84 years old, local Caucasian resident. He presented with recurrent, severe pain on the right side of his face for over three months. Pain episodes were intense (rated 9/10), with variable duration and frequency. Conventional analgesics provided minimal relief, and the patient frequently woke at night due to pain, significantly affecting his sleep and quality of life.

Treatment Motivation
Due to limited response to standard therapies, the patient proactively sought acupuncture treatment. At initial consultation, he exhibited frequent facial pain, emotional distress, and poor sleep quality.

Treatment Process & Response

• 🪡 After the first acupuncture session: The patient reported noticeable pain relief, with intensity reduced to 7–8/10. Nighttime awakenings dropped to twice per night, and sleep quality improved.
• 🪡 After the second session: Within two days, the patient reported being able to sleep through the night uninterrupted. Daytime pain persisted but occurred less frequently and was milder (rated 6/10). The patient expressed high satisfaction and committed to continuing treatment, with plans to gradually taper off pain medications as improvement continues.

Outcome Summary
Acupuncture provided rapid and significant relief for trigeminal neuralgia symptoms, notably improving sleep and reducing pain intensity. The patient demonstrated strong compliance and optimism, laying a solid foundation for ongoing recovery.