- KOREAN
- P-ISSN3022-6805
- E-ISSN3022-6791
- KCI
Vol.15 No.12
Abstract
Objective: The trigeminal nerve, a cranial nerve that innervates the head and neck, supports both sensory and motor functions. Pathology affecting this nerve produces paresthesia or pain, a condition termed trigeminal neuropathy; when pain is the predominant symptom, it is referred to as trigeminal neuralgia. Trigeminal neuralgia presents with severe, paroxysmal facial pain, typically involving the jaw, gingiva, and maxilla First-line management is pharmacological; if symptoms remain refractory, surgical intervention is considered. Case Report: A Korean woman in her 50s presented with intermittent, severe pain in the maxillary region. She had been diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia at a hospital and was taking the prescribed medication. She reported decreased concentration, anxiety, and gastrointestinal side effects. Anxiety associated with the paroxysmal pain was accompanied by fatigue and constipation. To address these symptoms, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), which consisted of methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), anthocyanins, selenium, zinc, magnesium, calcium, and psyllium husk, was initiated. After approximately 4 months of OCNT, the frequency and intensity of pain decreased, and her anxiety, fatigue, and constipation improved markedly. Conclusion: Appropriate OCNT may help achieve meaningful improvement in trigeminal neuralgia and its associated symptoms. However, as this case report describes a single patient, further studies are warranted before extending these findings to other patients with trigeminal neuralgia.
Abstract
Objective: Pancreatic cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality and remains among the most lethal malignant neoplasms worldwide. According to the Global Cancer Observatory estimates in 2012, pancreatic cancer accounts for more than 331,000 deaths annually, representing approximately 4% of all cancer-related deaths. Survival rates in patients with pancreatic cancer are influenced by multiple factors, including tumor type and stage at diagnosis. Currently, no recommended screening method exists for the prevention of pancreatic cancer; therefore, primary prevention is of paramount importance. Case Report: The patient in this case was a Korean male in his 60s, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in August 2022. He underwent partial pancreatectomy combined with splenectomy and cholecystectomy, followed by a total of 18 cycles of chemotherapy over six months. As a complication, the patient developed diabetes mellitus with an elevated hemoglobin A1c level. Consequently, Ortho-Cellular Nutrition Therapy (OCNT), comprising anthocyanins, Momordica charantia (bitter melon) extract, curcumin, and post-symbiotics, was administered. The patient has continued OCNT since November 2022, and as of September 2025, hospital examinations confirmed recovery to normal ranges. Conclusion: This report is limited by its single-patient design and thus cannot be generalized to all patients with pancreatic cancer–related diabetes. Nevertheless, sustained OCNT was associated with improvements in blood glucose levels and body weight, which may represent clinically meaningful outcomes. With the patient’s consent, we present this case.