Categories: Disease Treatments

Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial nerve pain)

Pain in the face that can last from seconds to days. Recurring attacks that get longer each time it comes. Sudden facial spasms on one or more of the three branches of nerves (trigeminal). Comes suddenly in a shocking spasming fashion, extremely painful. Most commo is the Zygomatic and the mandibular branches. The orbital is less common.

Do not puncture on patients trigger points.

Try to find out what triggers: emotional stress, weather, food, talking.

TCM- Wind/Heat, Wind/Cold, Toxic Heat, Qi and Blood stagnation

Orbital – BL 2, GB 8, 14, LI 4, ST 8, 41

Zygomatic – ST 2, SI 18, LI 4, 20, GB 3

Mandibular – Ren 24, Jia Cheng Jiang (even with Ren 24 below the corners of the lips), SJ 17,

ST 44, LI 4

– wind- GB 20

– Qi and Blood stagnation – SP 6, LR 3

*Sedating methods- do not over manipulate, longer calmer stimulation.

Alternative Treatment Methods

auricular– facial, mandible, frontal, shenmen

injection– vit B1 & B12, Yan Hu Suo, preference is to inject subcutaneously on the trigger points

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Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.