Electroacupuncture in The Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia Pain

Abstract

Objective: This case report aimed to examine the effectiveness of electroacupuncture (AE) in treating trigeminal neuralgia pain and improving overall health in a 43-year-old woman. Methods: The study protocol involved administering electroacupuncture to the patient twice a week for a period of four consecutive weeks. During each treatment session, needles of size 0.30x60mm were inserted into specific acupoints on the patient's face, including ST8 (Touwei), GB14 (Yangbai), SJ23 (Sizhukong), EX-HN5 (Taiyang), GB3 (Shangguan), SI18 (Quanliao), ST7 (Xiaguan), and ST6 (Jiache), using the acupoint-to-acupoint penetrative needling technique. Results: The results of this case report indicate that following eight treatments with electroacupuncture, the patient's pain was completely resolved. Additionally, the patient reported improvements in overall health, including increased energy levels, positive mood, deeper sleep, and a return to normal appetite. Furthermore, the function of the trigeminal nerve, which was previously impaired, was restored. Conclusions: This case report suggests that electroacupuncture (AE) may be an effective treatment for relieving the clinical symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia and improving trigeminal nerve function. The results of this study support the high clinical application value of AE in the treatment of this condition.