Question
I’ve had facial paralysis for a month, and after acupuncture treatment, the numbness on my face isn’t as severe. I’m not sure if this is considered an improvement. What are the symptoms of facial paralysis improvement?
Answer
Facial paralysis primarily manifests as regional muscle stiffness and functional loss due to facial neuritis. If you have experienced a reduction in facial numbness and relief from facial asymmetry after acupuncture treatment, such as the nasolabial fold and forehead wrinkle on the affected side beginning to appear, it indicates that the condition has started to stabilize. Therefore, it is recommended that you continue with acupuncture treatment and also consider taking some nerve-nourishing medications.