Severe tooth pain that worsens after eating, diagnosed as "idiopathic neuralgia."
symptom
I suddenly developed severe tooth pain in my lower right tooth, suspected to be idiopathic neuralgia, two to three weeks ago. The pain is intermittent, especially occurring one to two hours after eating, and during attacks, it is unbearably severe. I consulted a neurosurgeon and received medications such as Tegretol, Tramadol, and Loxonin, but it did not lead to a complete recovery. The pain has significantly interfered with my daily life.
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Visitors
Female
50's
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Period
February 2025 - March 2025
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Visit Frequency per week
2 - 3
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Number of Visits
3
Treatment and progress
At the initial consultation, significant muscle tension was observed around the jaw and shoulder, particularly on the right side. Treatment focused on acupoints on the upper ribs, medial to the scapula. After the first treatment, a transient fever occurred, but it subsided the following day, and the frequency of pain medication use decreased. Similar treatments were continued thereafter, and gradual improvement was observed after three sessions, ultimately resulting in complete remission of pain to the point where it was barely noticeable.
Acupressure points used
Summary
In a case of severe toothache suspected to be due to sudden onset neuralgia, treatment focused on relieving tension around the jaw and the scapula resulted in relatively rapid improvement of symptoms. After starting acupuncture, pain medication was quickly no longer needed, and the patient eventually recovered to a level where daily life was not significantly affected. This case suggests that relieving muscle tension associated with neuralgia is effective in improving symptoms.
