Guest guest Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Hello, I am new to the group and I was wondering if anyone could offer any suggestions or advice. A year ago I had palatal expansion surgery, part of my dental and orthodontic treatment. The surgery has left me with lingering numbness, stiffness and discomfort on the left side of my face, my upper left lip and the left side of my nose. When I push gently on the left side of my face, it feels like there is some swelling or inflammation, but in the mirror I look fine. Since these symptoms are affecting the left side of my face but not the right, I think there is nerve damage, or perhaps residual fluid retention putting pressure on my nerves. I believe the stiffness is due to scar tissue. The numbness feels like a novocaine shot that won't wear off. I have been to several specialists (neurologist, ear nose and throat doctor, etc.), but none has been able to do anything for me. I have never before sought alternative treatments, but now I am wondering if herbal medicine and/or acupuncture might help. Any thoughts? Thanks, Fred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 Hi... probably u got a damage on Facial or Trigeminal nerve (second branch). In many cases, it does not disapear depending on the damage. Maybe acupuncture can help. Best wishes, Roberta Terapias Orientais www.robertablanco.com.br Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 I have had excellent results with the pineapple enzyme, bromelain, for healing and reducing swelling. Take it on an empty stomach in-between meals--if you take it with meals it is a great digestive aid--but it needs to be taken on an empty stomach for swelling. Some doctors are recommending this after surgery now---so give it a try. It will also clear up a persistent ear infection problem. Love, Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 10, 2004 Report Share Posted June 10, 2004 it also cleans the blood, eats and/or prevents scar tissue...I took it after surgery for this. Michelle HI Troy! I've seen you on another list! - smspirit Chinese Traditional Medicine Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:50 PM Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] numbness/stiffness after surgery I have had excellent results with the pineapple enzyme, bromelain, for healing and reducing swelling. Take it on an empty stomach in-between meals--if you take it with meals it is a great digestive aid--but it needs to be taken on an empty stomach for swelling. Some doctors are recommending this after surgery now---so give it a try. It will also clear up a persistent ear infection problem. Love, Troy Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- Un: Chinese Traditional Medicine- List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner Shortcut URL to this page: /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 11, 2004 Report Share Posted June 11, 2004 Dear Troy and Michelle: I just looked up bromelain on the internet and it looks like a great idea, THANK YOU for the tip. Do you think it will help me 11 months after my surgery though? I guess it would not hurt to try. Thanks, Fred Chinese Traditional Medicine , " michellec " <michellec@n...> wrote: > it also cleans the blood, eats and/or prevents scar tissue...I took it after surgery for this. > Michelle > HI Troy! I've seen you on another list! > - > smspirit > Chinese Traditional Medicine > Thursday, June 10, 2004 1:50 PM > Re: [Chinese Traditional Medicine] numbness/stiffness after surgery > > > I have had excellent results with the pineapple enzyme, bromelain, for > healing and reducing swelling. Take it on an empty stomach in- between > meals--if you take it with meals it is a great digestive aid--but it needs > to be taken on an empty stomach for swelling. Some doctors are recommending > this after surgery now---so give it a try. It will also clear up a > persistent ear infection problem. > > Love, Troy > > > > > > Post message: Chinese Traditional Medicine > Subscribe: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > Un: Chinese Traditional Medicine- > List owner: Chinese Traditional Medicine-owner > > Shortcut URL to this page: > /community/Chinese Traditional Medicine > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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