Oromandibular Dystonia Treated Successfully With Homeopathy by Dr. Shah At Life Force

A 64-year-old male patient, Mr. G. T. (PIN: 44491) started online treatment at Life Force on 4th January 2021 for his complaints of Oromandibular dystonia. He was suffering from the condition for the last 7 years and it was progressing gradually. The patient’s main complaints were the clenching of the jaws (Bruxism) while talking, sleeplessness, involuntary clenching of the jaws, difficulty in chewing, talking, stretching of the facial muscles, inability to open the mouth fully, and pain on talking for a long time. He was experiencing multiple episodes daily. His relief from the complaints was better on rest, closing his eyes, and sleeping. His complaints used to get aggravated due to a lack of sleep. He used to experience dryness of the mouth on continuous talking for more than 20 minutes.

He was taking antidepressants for 7 years. He had taken Botox 5 injections 7 years ago and was presently on Tablet Pacitane (benzodiazepine) 2 mg thrice a day.

Detailed case-taking was done by considering both his mental and physical generals.

Physical Generals:

The patient had a good appetite and was following a mixed diet. He had a strong craving for fish and liked eating mutton and spicy food. He didn’t have any aversions to any specific food. He had a moderate thirst and would drink about 3 liters of water a day. He experienced average perspiration more on the back. He was intolerant to the hot weather. His bowel movements were regular with well-formed stools. The patient had no urinary complaints. His sleep was disturbed, as he was anxious about his son and his future. 

On physical examination, the patient had a tall physique and no deformity. He updated his BP (140/90mmhg) and his weight was examined (79 kg).

Psychological and Family Make-Up:

The patient was a retired officer and now used to be at home enjoying his retired life. His wife was a homemaker. The patient had three kids. He was anxious about the kids and had disturbed sleep.

The patient’s mentals were noted. His childhood was happy and his youth life was happy and stressful due to work pressure.  He was very anxious and fearful, had negative thoughts that were baseless, short-tempered, used to think as if friends backbiting, and was depressed.

Self and Family Medical History:

The patient was a known case of hypertension since 1982 and was on Allopathic medicines. There was no relevant family history of any major illness or autoimmune conditions.
After going through the case in detail, Dr Shah prescribed his research-based homeopathic medicines to the patient. He was also advised to follow diet tips along with the medicines.

Follow-Ups:

On the follow-up on 2nd March 2021, the patient was better by 20 % in his relief from the symptoms. The clenching of the jaws at night had reduced, but the difficulty while talking & chewing persisted. Sleeplessness was as it is. He was on the Tablet Pacitane (benzodiazepine) 2 mg thrice a day.

At the follow-up on 20th April 2021, the patient was better. His clenching of the jaws at night had reduced, and his relief from the difficulty in chewing & talking was slightly better. Drooping of the lower lip towards the right side was observed. 

At the follow-up on 14th June 2021, the patient was further better. The clenching of jaws had reduced even when awake. The difficulty in chewing & talking had also reduced. His relief from sleeplessness was better, but he was on allopathic medicines.

On the follow-up on 3rd August 2021, the patient was better by 40%. He could open his mouth for 4-5 minutes. His relief from the clenching of jaws, difficulty on continues talking, and dryness of the mouth were better by 50%. Still, he was on allopathic medicines.

At the follow-up on 6th October 2021, the patient was further better. The improper movement of jaws when speaking was less than before. He was still on allopathic medicines.

On the follow-up on 12th January 2022, the patient was further better. The stretching of the facial muscles was better by 50%. His relief from the difficulty in opening his mouth and the pain after talking for a long had reduced.

On the follow-up on 15th March 2022, when the patient visited the clinic, he was much better. Now, his clenching had reduced by 60% to 70%, and he no longer experienced tongue bites. Also, his pain after talking for a longer time reduced. Still, he was on allopathic medicines.

On the follow-up on 22nd June 2022, the patient was further better. He experienced no pain. Only mild clenching of the jaw was present. He was further better at chewing and talking for a long time. Still, he was on allopathic medicines. 

At the follow-up on 28th October 2022, the patient was a lot better. He had no clenching discomfort and no difficulty while chewing & talking. He had reduced the dose of Tab Pacitane 2 mg TID to BD. The patient had started reflexopathy 15 days back. 

On the follow-up on 24th February 2023, the patient was 80% better and stable. He no longer experienced the clenching of jaws. Also, he had no difficulty opening his mouth fully. He was on Tablet Pacitane (benzodiazepine) 2 mg twice a day.

He was very happy and his anxiety was in control a lot. The patient had changed his approach toward what people would think. He started doing meditation and yoga. He is continuing with the medications for better recovery.

Conclusion:
This case highlights the efficiency of homeopathy in treating Oromandibular Dystonia. Homeopathy treats the person as a whole by treating the root cause and providing the patient with symptomatic relief and a better life safely without any side effects.