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KMID : 0363620100310060058
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Journal of Korean Oriental Medicine
2010 Volume.31 No. 6 p.58 ~ p.63
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A Case Report of Chemotherapy-induced Neuropathic Pain Treated with Oriental Medicine
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Cho Jung-Hyo
Kim Jin-Mi
Kim Jin-Hee
Oh Young-Seon
Kim Cheol-Jung
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Abstract
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Objective: We present a case of chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain with the aim of driving further study evaluating the effectiveness of Oriental medical treatment on patients with neuropathic pain.
Method: We prescribed Bogijetong-tang (BJT) two times a day and performed acupuncture and moxibustion once a day over one month of hospitalization. Laboratory tests were performed twice a month during this period. To evaluate the therapeutic effect, Total Symptom Score (TSS) or Visual Analog Score (VAS) was examined at intervals of 7 days.
Result: Laboratory data showed no abnormal signs compared with those of initial examination. The patient’s subjective symptoms were rapidly relieved within one month. Also, the sums of TSS scores (upper limbs/lower limbs) decreased from 13.64/7.32 to 3.32/3.32 points, and VAS scores (upper limbs/lower limbs) improved from 19/10 to 6/8 points.
Conclusion: This case presents a possibility that Oriental medical treatment may offer potential benefits (from an approach aimed at relieving of pain) for patients with chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain.
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KEYWORD
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Neuropathic pain, chemotherapy, Oriental medicine
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