Transcutaneous Auricular Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Trigeminal Neuralgia: A Case Report

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain syndrome characterized by sharp and sudden pain on one side of the face, which negatively affects patients’ quality of life. Painkillers and surgical procedures such as nerve blockage are preferred in the treatment, but it requires the application of neuromodulation methods due to its side effects and controversial efficacy. In this current report, we describe a 55-year-old female patient who has been experiencing pain due to trigeminal neuralgia for about 20 years. This case highlights the effectiveness of transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS), one of the neuromodulation methods, on pain. It is emphasized that taVNS is an effective neuromodulation method for the suppression of pain symptoms and an important modality for improving the quality of life of patients.