顏面神經麻痺切勿延誤治療
十月中旬的一個早晨，在開車上班的路上，我突然發現自己無法正常張開嘴巴。這種突如其來的變化讓我感到害怕，我首先想到的是自己是否中風了，尤其是在連續幾週高強度工作和疲憊之後。
到達辦公室後，我上網搜尋相關訊息，發現我的症狀更符合顏面神經麻痺的診斷。當天晚上，我去看了一位神經科醫生，並被診斷為顏面神經麻痺。
在諮詢過程中，醫生告訴我，神經恢復通常很緩慢，病情可能需要幾個月甚至更長時間才能改善。除了藥物治療外，醫生也建議我進行臉部復健治療。當時，我認為在疾病早期階段，西醫是唯一的選擇。
儘管我一直在服藥並參加復健治療，但我逐漸發現我的嘴部、眼部、眉部和額部肌肉的無力感和不對稱感日益加重。甚至我的味覺也明顯受損。這些改變讓我非常焦慮。
在與朋友討論病情並進一步了解這種疾病後，我了解到顏面神經麻痺的康復通常需要很長時間，並且可能需要長期康復治療。為了提高康復的幾率，我開始尋找其他治療方案，並偶然看到了一些患者分享的溫醫生針灸治療的成功案例。
受到這些經驗的鼓舞，我在症狀出現後的第五天就去尋求治療，並堅持接受強化治療。
從一開始，溫醫師的專業精神、精湛醫術和鼓勵就給我留下了深刻的印象。僅僅連續五次治療後，我的症狀就開始顯著改善，我也重拾了康復的信心。
在完成十次治療之前，我的嘴、眼、眉頭和額頭的活動能力都顯著改善，味覺也幾乎完全恢復正常。
這是我第一次體驗針灸，其效果徹底改變了我對傳統中醫的看法。更重要的是，這次經驗讓我明白及時就醫的重要性，切勿拖延。
我由衷感謝溫醫師在我整個康復過程中給予的治療、鼓勵和支持。
如果說我有什麼經驗可以分享給其他面臨類似情況的人，那就是：不要拖延治療。及早行動可能至關重要。
本見證已獲得患者本人的書面同意。
One morning in mid-October, while driving to work, I suddenly noticed that I could not open my mouth normally. The sudden change frightened me, and my first thought was whether I might be experiencing a stroke, especially after several weeks of intense work and exhaustion.
After arriving at the office, I searched for information online and learned that my symptoms were more consistent with facial nerve paralysis. That same evening, I visited a neurologist for evaluation and was diagnosed with facial nerve paralysis.
During the consultation, I was informed that nerve recovery is often slow and that improvement could take several months or even longer. In addition to medication, I was advised to undergo facial rehabilitation therapy. At that time, I believed that Western medicine was the only option available during the early stage of the disease.
Despite taking medication and attending rehabilitation sessions, I gradually noticed increasing weakness and asymmetry involving my mouth, eyes, eyebrows, and forehead muscles. Even my sense of taste became noticeably impaired. These developments caused me considerable anxiety.
After discussing the situation with friends and learning more about the condition, I discovered that recovery from facial nerve paralysis often takes a long time and may require prolonged rehabilitation. Hoping to improve my chances of recovery, I began exploring additional treatment options and came across patient testimonials describing successful outcomes with Dr. Wen’s acupuncture treatments.
Encouraged by these experiences, I sought treatment on the fifth day after symptom onset and committed myself to intensive therapy.
From the very beginning, I was impressed by Dr. Wen’s professionalism, skill, and encouragement. After only five consecutive treatment sessions, I began noticing significant improvements in my symptoms and regained confidence in my recovery.
Before completing ten treatment sessions, the movement of my mouth, eyes, eyebrows, and forehead had improved dramatically, and my sense of taste had almost completely returned to normal.
This was my first experience with acupuncture, and the results completely changed my perception of traditional Chinese medicine. More importantly, the experience taught me the importance of seeking treatment promptly and not delaying medical care.
I am deeply grateful to Dr. Wen for his treatment, encouragement, and support throughout my recovery journey.
If there is one lesson I would like to share with others facing a similar condition, it is this: do not delay treatment. Early action may make all the difference.
This testimonial is shared with the patient’s signed consent.