Practical Solutions for Postherpetic Neuralgia Treatment
Combining Traditional Techniques with Modern Medicine
Pricking-cupping combined with auricular thumbtack needle treatment has shown promising results for postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) of qi stagnation and blood stasis on chest and waist. This randomized controlled trial compared this approach with oral pregabalin capsule treatment.
Key Findings:
- Patients receiving pricking-cupping combined with auricular thumbtack needle treatment showed significant improvement in TCM symptoms, pain scores, sleep quality, and mental health compared to the control group.
- Serum levels of immunoglobulin G (IgG) increased, while interleukin-6 (IL-6) and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels decreased after treatment in both groups. However, the observation group showed more favorable changes in these biomarkers.
- The total effective rate was higher in the observation group, and the incidence of adverse reactions was lower compared to the control group.
Conclusion: Pricking-cupping combined with auricular thumbtack needle treatment effectively relieved clinical symptoms in patients with PHN, improving sleep quality and reducing anxiety and depression.
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