Designing a Pain Free Life How Homeopathy Helped a Young Web Designer Beat Trigeminal Neuralgia
Trigeminal neuralgia is widely regarded as one of the most intense forms of nerve pain, often described as sudden, electric shock-like facial pain that can severely diminish a person''''s quality of life. This case study outlines the journey of a 33-year-old web designer employed at Swiggy, who found significant and lasting relief from chronic trigeminal neuralgia through individualized homeopathic treatment—without surgery or long-term reliance on painkillers.
The patient (Patient ID-56012) first visited Life Force Homeopathy''''s Jayanagar branch on October 29, 2024, after enduring four years of debilitating facial pain. His symptoms included sharp, electric, shooting pain on the left side of his face, occurring 10 to 15 times per day, each episode lasting around 30 seconds. The condition had significantly disrupted his daily functioning and emotional well-being.
Before turning to homeopathy, the patient had undergone a radiofrequency ablation procedure (thermal rhizotomy of the Gasserian ganglion) on February 17, 2023, and had been on allopathic painkillers, including Carbamazepine, for the past three years. Unfortunately, despite these interventions, his symptoms showed minimal improvement. Seeking a more effective and sustainable solution, he approached Life Force Homeopathy.
Case Study
A thorough case history was taken, including both physical health parameters and psychological factors, which are central to individualized homeopathic prescribing.
Physical generals:
The patient reported an average appetite and followed a non-vegetarian diet, with cravings for sweets and spicy foods. He drank 2.5 to 3 liters of water daily, experienced profuse sweating, and had satisfactory bowel and urinary functions. He was able to tolerate both hot and cold weather well. However, he suffered from disturbed sleep and preferred sleeping on his back.
Mental generals:
Psychologically, the patient described himself as having had a happy childhood in a supportive family environment. He identified as a workaholic, emotionally sensitive, and easily hurt. He had a fear of water, was short-tempered, and became irritated when confronted with wrongdoing. He emphasized his strong family orientation and described himself as talkative, ambitious, and independent. His personality was marked by a well-planned approach to life, along with good memory, intelligence, and logical reasoning—traits that are crucial in understanding the patient''''s overall constitution in homeopathic terms.
Based on the holistic evaluation of the patient’s physical, mental, and emotional constitution, Dr. Rajesh Shah at Life Force Homeopathy designed a personalized treatment plan. The selected homeopathic remedies aimed not only to relieve the physical symptoms of trigeminal neuralgia but also to address the emotional imbalances that could be contributing to the chronic nature of the condition.
In addition to the prescribed remedies, Dr. Shah provided the patient with guidance on pain management and how to safely taper the dosage of Carbamazepine over time. The patient was also encouraged to educate himself further through Dr. Shah’s online videos on trigeminal neuralgia and homeopathic treatment options:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYK_qfJFgCs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYK_qfJFgCs (Note: This is a duplicate link; consider adding a second unique resource.)Follow-Ups:
The patient’s first follow-up was on December 27, 2024, at which point he reported slight improvement. The sharp, electric pains were now occurring mainly in the morning hours, and a dull background pain lingered throughout the day. He had also begun tapering his allopathic medications.
By the second follow-up on February 28, 2025, the patient reported a 50% reduction in symptoms. His attacks were less frequent and less intense.
By April 23, 2025, the patient showed 70% improvement, with significantly fewer pain episodes and better sleep quality.
On July 31, 2025, he had completely discontinued all allopathic medications, a milestone he had been unable to achieve in the previous three years. Remarkably, he experienced no relapses during this time.
By the final follow-up on August 28, 2025, the patient was 90% better overall. He expressed immense satisfaction and relief, noting that the pain that once controlled his life had become manageable and almost negligible. He was deeply grateful to Dr. Shah and the Life Force Homeopathy team for their personalized care and support throughout his healing journey.
Conclusion:
This case exemplifies the effectiveness of homeopathy in the management of chronic trigeminal neuralgia. Unlike conventional treatments that primarily focus on symptom suppression, homeopathy adopts a holistic, non-invasive, and patient-specific approach. It not only helps in managing the pain but also enhances the body''''s own healing mechanisms, thereby reducing dependency on medications such as Carbamazepine.
Moreover, homeopathic remedies are non-toxic, do not interfere with other forms of medication, and can be integrated alongside conventional treatments until significant improvement is observed. This case underscores how individualized homeopathic treatment can offer lasting relief, even in chronic and complex conditions like trigeminal neuralgia.
- Case study written by, Dr. Poornima P, an associate Doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom)