Question
My mother has had facial paralysis for over two months now. She started acupuncture treatment on the first day, but after 11 sessions, there was little improvement. She’s currently using plasters and has taken traditional Chinese medicine, which has shown some effect. My mother wonders, after two months, should she still continue with acupuncture? Can acupuncture still cure it?
Answer
Based on the patient’s description, the facial nerve palsy has been ongoing for over two months, and initial acupuncture treatment has not shown any significant results. At this stage, it is recommended to focus on continuing acupuncture treatment and to complement it with traditional Chinese medicine to achieve the effects of dispelling wind and coldness, as well as promoting circulation. Although the duration of the illness is long, focused treatment still offers a chance to improve the symptoms.