Success Story: How We Treated a 12-Year Migraine with Acupuncture in Nepal
For over 12 years, I’ve been treating patients with chronic migraine at Safal Hospital. Some have been suffering for so long that they’ve forgotten what a pain-free day feels like. This is the story of one such patient and how acupuncture helped her reclaim her life after a decade of suffering.
The Patient’s Struggle: A Life on Hold
Mrs Urmila shrestha, a 52-year-old house wife from, Dhugeadda,satungal Kathmandu, walked into our hospital exhausted physically, mentally, emotionally. She had been battling migraine headaches for over 6 years, and in her own words, “I’ve tried everything painkillers, neurologists, Dhami-Jhakri(shaman &Traditional Healers) Nothing gives long-term relief.”
Her migraines came with classic symptoms: throbbing pain on one side of the head, nausea, light sensitivity,Dizziness, and episodes lasting for 3 days. She had missed work frequently, avoided social events, and lived in fear of the next attack. Like many patients, she came to acupuncture as a last hope. She feels a new life filled with hope, energy, and peace something she thought was impossible before acupuncture treatment.
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Our Approach: Treating the Root, Not Just the Symptoms
At Safal Hospital, we believe that chronic migraine is not just a head problem — it’s a whole-body imbalance. We started with a detailed consultation, looking at her lifestyle, stress levels, digestion, sleep, and hormonal patterns. Migraine often has deep ties to emotional stress, sleep disturbances, and gut health.
We designed a personalized plan using:
- Acupuncture therapy – 15 sessions continue ,( except saturday) then twice a week for 3 weeks.
- Ashwagandha 1 cap twice daily for 1 month
- Deep breathing Exercise
- Dietary adjustments to reduce migraine triggers
Acupuncture: The Turning Point
After just 6 sessions, Urmila shrestha reported that the intensity of her migraines had reduced. She had her first migraine-free week in months.
By the 10th session, she started less pain, sleeping better, her energy improved, and her digestion became more regular — all connected to the internal systems acupuncture balances. The headaches became occasional, milder, and manageable without medication.
After her migraine recovery, she brought me gundruk achar (traditional formanted Pickle) and a handcrafted wooden chopping board from her family’s furniture shop a heartfelt gift. The smile on her face that day was one I’ll never forget. She still visits Safal Hospital occasionally for acupuncture, and we’ve stayed in touch. Her story remains close to my heart.
Why Acupuncture Works for Migraine
Acupuncture stimulates specific points in the body to regulate the nervous system, balance hormones, and improve blood circulation to the brain. It reduces stress, calms overactive pain pathways, and lowers inflammation, which is often a hidden trigger for migraines.
Unlike painkillers that only suppress symptoms, acupuncture works on the root cause, bringing long-term, sustainable relief naturally, without side effects.
The Emotional Side: Hope Restored
What moved me the most wasn’t just her physical recovery. It was the smile on her face after weeks of treatment a smile that said, “I feel like myself again.”
She started enjoying time with her family, planning weekends, and even traveling without fear of getting a sudden migraine attack.
Over the years, I’ve treated hundreds of migraine sufferers like Urmila and their journeys remind me why I say with confidence:
Acupuncture is a miracle treatment when everything else fails.
Why Choose Safal Hospital for Migraine in Nepal?
Safal Hospital is one of the few centers in Nepal offering an integrated approach to migraine — combining acupuncture, , Ayurveda, yoga therapy, and emotional counseling. With over a decade of experience, we’ve helped hundreds of patients reduce or completely stop their migraine medication.
If you or someone you love is suffering from migraine especially if conventional medicine hasn’t worked, suffering from rebound headaches or resistant migraine that doesn’t respond to medication, acupuncture offers a natural, effective, and side-effect-free solution to restore balance and long-term relief. don’t lose hope. Natural healing is possible. Your body can recover, your mind can feel clear again, and you can get your life back.
