Guest guest Posted December 13, 2003 Report Share Posted December 13, 2003 I'd be interested to hear more about acupuncture -- has anyone else done it? B. reported that he got no benefit from it, samters/message/1625 Like wise Anne Drouin, samters/message/1552 Lynn, do you really think it was the acupuncture or the diet? Is there any reason you didn't keep doing it? regards, Ken West > From: Lynn Strother <lynn.strother@...> > Reply-samters > Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:43:32 -0800 > <samters > > Subject: New to the list > .. . . snip . . . > > One thing that worked extremely well for me and even brought back my sense > of smell for about a year was a course of acupuncture administered in 1989 > by a very experienced Chinese acupuncturist, Dr. Ha, here in Santa . > At that time I was also on a wheat- and dairy-free diet. I was really > amazed at how my asthma diminished, I had incredible energy, and really, > best of all, I could smell! Since then I've experienced no emergency room .. . . snip . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2003 Report Share Posted December 13, 2003 Dear All, I had acupuncture treatments about three times a week over the course of three months, and then the frequency went down to once a week for a few months, then once a month. I discontinued treatment because it seemed to have diminishing returns after the initial dramatic period. The treatment was, in a sense, holistic, but I have since tried the wheat-free/dairy-free diet without achieving the same results. Note: I was also exercising quite a bit during this time. (It was great because I lost about 30 pounds in time for my 20th high school reunion!!) I have to say, it was probably the time in my life when I felt healthiest and remember thinking that this was how I was " supposed " to feel. But I also have to say that I did marathon training last year and was up to nine miles before it just got to be too much of a time commitment. Also, I took as many treatments as I could afford. At this time, medical insurance did not cover acupuncture, but now my insurance does cover partial payments. There are lots of theories about what makes acupuncture work, but I'm not sure that Western medicine can really capture it--my acupuncturist had been raised in China and was taught by his grandfather, a master acupuncturist, from the age of 12. He also spent a few years at Harvard Medical school. I was impressed, and cannot discount the possibility of the placebo effect also being at work. Not that I cared!!!! I believe that it provided significant anti-inflammatory relief. I am fairly certain that this would not work as a one-shot deal. Although it certainly isn't for everybody, having read about the courage of this group in taking on aspirin desensitization, I wouldn't think being a human pincushion would stop you! What's great about acupuncture is that, in the hands of a responsible licensed provider who takes precautions about using disposable needles, etc., there is virtually no risk, at least I've never heard of anyone who got worse. I also referred several friends with severe asthma (but not Samters) to the same practitioner and they experienced significant improvement. Lynn on 12/13/2003 10:01 AM, Ken West at kenwest@... wrote: I'd be interested to hear more about acupuncture -- has anyone else done it? B. reported that he got no benefit from it, samters/message/1625 Like wise Anne Drouin, samters/message/1552 Lynn, do you really think it was the acupuncture or the diet? Is there any reason you didn't keep doing it? regards, Ken West > From: Lynn Strother <lynn.strother@...> > Reply-samters > Date: Sat, 13 Dec 2003 08:43:32 -0800 > <samters > > Subject: New to the list > .. . . snip . . . > > One thing that worked extremely well for me and even brought back my sense > of smell for about a year was a course of acupuncture administered in 1989 > by a very experienced Chinese acupuncturist, Dr. Ha, here in Santa . > At that time I was also on a wheat- and dairy-free diet. I was really > amazed at how my asthma diminished, I had incredible energy, and really, > best of all, I could smell! Since then I've experienced no emergency room .. . . snip . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2003 Report Share Posted December 13, 2003 I interestingly had an experience with acupuncture that not only didn't help, but made my polyps worse! I think acupuncture can help with lots of things, and I would have really liked for it to work on the Samters. But for whatever reason when I was getting the treatment, which was mostly for the polyps, my polyps got bigger and bigger and bigger until they were coming out of my nose and I needed surgery again. The acupuncturist said perhaps I should wait and my body would naturally reverse the process, it was a balancing process, and many conditions DO get worse with acupuncture before they get better. While I actually still do believe this may be true and it makes sense with the theories of acupuncture, I could not wait to see because I was too miserable and sick. I do think it was the acupuncture that made the polyps worse in my case. Since acupuncture is supposed to release blockage, my theory was always that there is NO blockage on my polyps pathway, and " unblocking " those passages was exactly the wrong thing to do. I don't know. If others have tried it and had other results I would love to hear them. Because of my personal experience I don't think I'd ever try it again. Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2004 Report Share Posted March 31, 2004 This is a response to message 8 from Ronnie regarding acupuncture. I have acupuncture treatments at least once a month and have found them very effective in treating pain and mobility. It isn't a cure for PA mind you, but just having relief for a couple of days is a big deal. Some insurances will cover acupuncture treatments for pain management as well. Mind doesn't, but my daughter-in-law is a licensed acupuncturist and that certainly helps. The acupuncturist will do a very detailed in-take report with you, and then treat you according to your specific symptoms. Try it, and let me know how you are. Best, e van Gils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility (possibly related to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and often 1 1/2 hours...and each session costs me $57. Amy in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility (possibly related > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and often 1 1/2 > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > Amy in MO > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 16, 2004 Report Share Posted April 16, 2004 Yes Sherry, but you can just get better, or you can get healthy! Re: Acupuncture I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility (possibly related > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and often 1 1/2 > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > Amy in MO > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 Yes there is no substitue for real medicine (from someone who suffered for 30 years without and tried every treatment under the sun). My current ND gives me Rxs for 2 months and then I have to beg for more. I guess he thinks I will spontaneously recover. Gracia > I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend > modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on > supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference > between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > > > > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility > (possibly related > > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and > often 1 1/2 > > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > > > Amy in MO > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 an ND can prescribe armour? Re: Re: Acupuncture > > Yes there is no substitue for real medicine (from someone who suffered for > 30 years without and tried every treatment under the sun). My current ND > gives me Rxs for 2 months and then I have to beg for more. I guess he > thinks I will spontaneously recover. > Gracia > > > > I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend > > modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on > > supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference > > between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > > > > > > > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility > > (possibly related > > > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and > > often 1 1/2 > > > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > > > > > Amy in MO > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 i think so...not 100% positive though. I vaguely remember someone from another group saying they could. sheila Kim <kckim@...> wrote:an ND can prescribe armour? Re: Re: Acupuncture > > Yes there is no substitue for real medicine (from someone who suffered for > 30 years without and tried every treatment under the sun). My current ND > gives me Rxs for 2 months and then I have to beg for more. I guess he > thinks I will spontaneously recover. > Gracia > > > > I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend > > modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on > > supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference > > between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > > > > > > > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility > > (possibly related > > > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and > > often 1 1/2 > > > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > > > > > Amy in MO > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 17, 2004 Report Share Posted April 17, 2004 in Maine an ND can prescribe bioidentical hormones like cortef , Armour, compounded progestrone and estrogens and testosterone. I have 3 Rxs, all natural hormones that cannot be patented. Gracia > an ND can prescribe armour? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 19, 2004 Report Share Posted April 19, 2004 > What my MD explained is that early in the hypothyroid process, something like Synthroid might work okay. After a while, the body tires from the stress of the thyroid not working properly and then you may have conversion problems and need Armour. Interesting - that is the scenario I have traveled. I geuss I find it hard to understand because I forget where I started. This condition occurred inspite of taking vitamins, balanced diet, rest, and exercise. I can't imagine how bad I would have felt if that weren't the case. Thanks for the input! Sherry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Have you changed your eating habbits? added peanut butter or soy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi ... Yes...she is located in Springfield. I have been having acupuncture weekly since July, 2003. I can't say I have really " seen " anything....I don't know how effective it has been on my fertility....But I do feel my thyroid is being better managed with the acupuncture assisting my meds. I have missed the last couple of weeks due to scheduling conflicts and I am more tired and seem a bit more stressed than when I am going to her. When I started seeing her...I was way whacked out. Hormones all messed up...she turned me on to an OB-Gyn that has been willing to help me try some different things rather than moving on to IVF & donor egg (which two others wanted me to do). Good luck! Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi Gracia, Thanks for all the great info. I tried Armour last year for a few months and was up to 1 1/2 grains and did not feel any better. I had been doing fine up until a few months ago when I was under a lot of stress and it seems like it came back. I don't want to start taking a prescription if I don't have to. I don't know if that makes sense. I guess I'm hoping my thyroid will start working right on if I give it a little pep talk(: Just joking. I do wonder though how I was able to feel better on my own without the meds for so long and now I'm back to where I was. It seem like the weather contributes a lot to my symptoms. When it's sunny and warm outside I'm much better than when it's rainy and cloudy. Anyone else relate? Thanks again! Gracia <circe@...> wrote: Yes there is no substitue for real medicine (from someone who suffered for 30 years without and tried every treatment under the sun). My current ND gives me Rxs for 2 months and then I have to beg for more. I guess he thinks I will spontaneously recover. Gracia > I don't understand the opposition to thryoid meds. You can spend > modest $$ on Armour and get relief or you can spend much $$$ on > supplements and alternative therapies. What is the difference > between taking herbs versus taking the hormone yor body is craving? > > > > I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility > (possibly related > > to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and > often 1 1/2 > > hours...and each session costs me $57. > > > > Amy in MO > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Hi Amy, I live in St. Louis. Is your acupuncturist in the area? I ended up cancelling my appt. in San Francisco (just out here visiting my boyfriend for a week) because it was going to end up costing me $500 after all was said and done. I would like to try it. What effects have you had from the treatment? Thanks! MSBULLHEAD@... wrote: I am seeing an acupuncturist for thyroid and now fertility (possibly related to thyroid??) and my sessions are at least one hour long.....and often 1 1/2 hours...and each session costs me $57. Amy in MO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 I was fortunate to go to a Physiotherapy Clinic that used acupuncture as part of the treatment of my shoulders and knees. It works, I really can't understand why, but it works. As you might recognize, I am very cautious with alternative treatments, so approached the acupuncture a skeptic. My physiotherapist converted me in the use of acupuncture. +Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2005 Report Share Posted March 21, 2005 I've heard of acupuncture being used to help relieve the symptoms of A. I haven't heard of it curing the problems, but I haven't done too much research into it myself. Outdoors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2005 Report Share Posted March 22, 2005 Carolyn Moon provided some good literature on the site recently regarding accunpuncture points specifically for megaoespohgaus and achalasia. I use accupuncture and have done so for about 15 months -- it has stabilized the progression of my symptoms and has provided some relief from side effects of the calcium channel blockers I take to relieve pressure in my LES. I am not looking for accupuncture as a cure, but as a component of my overall treatment. I also use other health-supporting methods to keep me stable while awaiting western medical treatment. PS Carolyn -- my L-Ac is using the points offered in the literature you provided. He has done one session and will do several more next week in close succession as suggested. He said the combination of points was the " full court press " of digestive and diaphram points. He had used a " baby version " of that protocol on me previously. We shall see! peg > > Can acupuncture be used as a treatment for Achalasia? > Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. > Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Dr. Medlin- Interesting article. I found the following excerpt to be analogous to Chiropractic utilization/referral: Because evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in pain management is inconclusive by the standards of best evidence as adopted by the NIH Consensus Panel and others using a purely evidence-based medicine standard, the referring physician often sees it as the last resort for patients. This places the acupuncturist at the unenviable end of a long chain of evaluations, consultations, treatments, and procedures before the patient is finally referred for acupuncture. It also creates an adverse selection bias, leaving acupuncture as an option only for those patients who fail to respond to all other methods, and sometimes creates unrealistic expectations for patients. A more rational approach would be to recognize the potential role of acupuncture earlier in the treatment of potentially disabling and chronic illnesses. An example would be its use earlier in the treatment of low back pain, perhaps at the critical juncture of between 6 and 8 weeks, when acute back pain often starts to convert to chronic back pain. Starting earlier in the chain of treatment may reduce the cost of expensive evaluations, can lower the burden of patient suffering, and might improve back-to-work statistics. More extensive outcome studies are needed in evaluating the role of acupuncture in low back pain before it can be recommended as the standard of care, though certain patients may clearly benefit. Thanks for the post, Seitz, DC Tuality Physicians 730-D SE Oak St Hillsboro, OR 97123 (503)640-3724 acupuncture Thought this may be an interesting read. Interesting how the medical profession views this, (similarities to chiropractic????). http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/501973?src=mp Dr. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1627 NE Alberta St. #6Portland, OR 97211ph. 503-788-6800c. 503-889-6204OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Thats funny Dr. Seitz, I had copied that same excerpt and forgot to paste it when i sent it the second time. Very interesting Joe Medlin DC acupuncture Thought this may be an interesting read. Interesting how the medical profession views this, (similarities to chiropractic????). http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/501973?src=mp Dr. ph Medlin D.C.Spine Tree Chiropractic1627 NE Alberta St. #6Portland, OR 97211ph. 503-788-6800c. 503-889-6204OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. OregonDCs rules:1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve members will be tolerated.2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name.3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 With no offense to any of our Acupunturist Physicians, with the exception of the last 3 lines, one could insert the word 'chiropractic' in place of the word 'acupuncture' and describe my feeling about placement of structural care in the scheme of allopathic thought. We, however, have the advantage that studies HAVE been done and HAVE proved the efficiacy .... but then ignored. Sunny Sunny Kierstyn, RN DC Fibromyalgia Care Center of Oregon 56 Oakway Center Eugene, Oregon, 97401 541-683-5600 >From: " BRIAN SEITZ " <dcdocbrian@...> > " oregon DCs " < > >Subject: Re: acupuncture >Date: Fri, 15 Apr 2005 11:40:42 -0700 > >Dr. Medlin- > >Interesting article. I found the following excerpt to be analogous to >Chiropractic utilization/referral: > >Because evidence for the effectiveness of acupuncture in pain management is >inconclusive by the standards of best evidence as adopted by the NIH >Consensus Panel and others using a purely evidence-based medicine standard, >the referring physician often sees it as the last resort for patients. This >places the acupuncturist at the unenviable end of a long chain of >evaluations, consultations, treatments, and procedures before the patient >is finally referred for acupuncture. It also creates an adverse selection >bias, leaving acupuncture as an option only for those patients who fail to >respond to all other methods, and sometimes creates unrealistic >expectations for patients. >A more rational approach would be to recognize the potential role of >acupuncture earlier in the treatment of potentially disabling and chronic >illnesses. An example would be its use earlier in the treatment of low back >pain, perhaps at the critical juncture of between 6 and 8 weeks, when acute >back pain often starts to convert to chronic back pain. Starting earlier in >the chain of treatment may reduce the cost of expensive evaluations, can >lower the burden of patient suffering, and might improve back-to-work >statistics. More extensive outcome studies are needed in evaluating the >role of acupuncture in low back pain before it can be recommended as the >standard of care, though certain patients may clearly benefit. > >Thanks for the post, > > Seitz, DC >Tuality Physicians > >730-D SE Oak St > >Hillsboro, OR 97123 > >(503)640-3724 > > acupuncture > > > Thought this may be an interesting read. Interesting how the medical >profession views this, (similarities to chiropractic????). > >http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/501973?src=mp<http://www.medscape.com/viewa\ rticle/501973?src=mp> > Dr. ph Medlin D.C. > Spine Tree Chiropractic > 1627 NE Alberta St. #6 > Portland, OR 97211 > ph. 503-788-6800 > c. 503-889-6204 > > > OregonDCs rules: > 1. Keep correspondence professional; the purpose of the listserve is to >foster communication and collegiality. No personal attacks on listserve >members will be tolerated. > 2. Always sign your e-mails with your first and last name. > 3. The listserve is not secure; your e-mail could end up anywhere. >However, it is against the rules of the listserve to copy, print, forward, >or otherwise distribute correspondence written by another member without >his or her consent, unless all personal identifiers have been removed. > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hi, I've also been going for acupuncture treatments for pain in my knees/shoulders. I've had three visits so far. The last time, the needles were hooked up to the electrodes, for the "electroacupuncture", as you had. For me, it is painful when she first finds the sore spots by pressing on them and then inserts the needles into the most painful parts. The muscles sort of jump and I feel the pain shoot when she first puts them in. The pain then goes away for the 30 minutes that I have them in. I have varying success so far, and a strange reaction the night of each treatment-insane itching on my legs. Very strange! I'll give it a couple more treatments to see if I start getting a more significant response for pain in my shoulders. The knee pain is starting to imrprove. Do you feel your circulation improving? Marthatxbluebelle <txbluebelle@...> wrote: Hello Feisty Friends,I have a couple of comments and questions. First of all I just wanted you to know I qualified for accupuncture on my knees in a clinical trial. I went for the first time Tuesday and am scheduled to go again tomorrow. The doctor said my "circulation," not sure if he means blood circulation or life flow circulation, in both legs is really bad. He immediately was able to find all these sore spots. It was amazing.I was really sore after the first session. He said I might be. But I am also having increasing problems with numbness in my right foot. I don't think that is necessarily related to the accupuncture. I do have some sciatic type pain part way down that leg, but not past the knee. It seems to be the last couple of toes on the outside. My big toe has arthritis, but is definitely NOT numb. Does anyone have any clue which vertebrae would be involved with the outer toes? I can't really reach down there very easily. I have not had surgery except for my original one almost 40 years ago. Nor do I officially have a diagnosis of flatback.Also, they used electricity to enhance the effect of the accupuncture needles. I noticed they had to turn up the "juice" much more on the right leg than the left. Could that be a clue or important? I have very limited insurance when it comes to my back for the next 10 months. Sorry for all the misspellings. My mind isn't working well either!TxbluebelleSupport for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I've only been one time so far. I was warned I would be sore after the first treatment. I wasn't very sore the day I had it, but I was very sore yesterday. I go again tomorrow. So far no itching at all. This is a clinical trial I think comparing accupuncture with and without electricity. This is through one of the medical colleges here so I know I am getting first class treatment. I was in the control group at first, so I know I'm getting the real deal this time. It is supposed to greatly help knee arthritis for up to 6 months. -- In , Martha <medglen@s...> wrote: > Hi, > I've also been going for acupuncture treatments for pain in my knees/shoulders. I've had three visits so far. The last time, the needles were hooked up to the electrodes, for the " electroacupuncture " , as you had. For me, it is painful when she first finds the sore spots by pressing on them and then inserts the needles into the most painful parts. The muscles sort of jump and I feel the pain shoot when she first puts them in. The pain then goes away for the 30 minutes that I have them in. I have varying success so far, and a strange reaction the night of each treatment-insane itching on my legs. Very strange! I'll give it a couple more treatments to see if I start getting a more significant response for pain in my shoulders. The knee pain is starting to imrprove. Do you feel your circulation improving? > Martha > > txbluebelle <txbluebelle@y...> wrote: > Hello Feisty Friends, > > I have a couple of comments and questions. First of all I just > wanted you to know I qualified for accupuncture on my knees in a > clinical trial. I went for the first time Tuesday and am scheduled to > go again tomorrow. The doctor said my " circulation, " not sure if he > means blood circulation or life flow circulation, in both legs is > really bad. He immediately was able to find all these sore spots. It > was amazing. > > I was really sore after the first session. He said I might be. But I > am also having increasing problems with numbness in my right foot. I > don't think that is necessarily related to the accupuncture. I do > have some sciatic type pain part way down that leg, but not past the > knee. It seems to be the last couple of toes on the outside. My big > toe has arthritis, but is definitely NOT numb. Does anyone have any > clue which vertebrae would be involved with the outer toes? I can't > really reach down there very easily. I have not had surgery except > for my original one almost 40 years ago. Nor do I officially have a > diagnosis of flatback. > > Also, they used electricity to enhance the effect of the accupuncture > needles. I noticed they had to turn up the " juice " much more on the > right leg than the left. Could that be a clue or important? > > I have very limited insurance when it comes to my back for the next > 10 months. Sorry for all the misspellings. My mind isn't working well > either! > > Txbluebelle > > > > > > > Support for scoliosis-surgery veterans with Harrington Rod Malalignment Syndrome. Not medical advice. Group does not control ads or endorse any advertised products. > > > > --------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 Acupuncture has been very helpful for me. It allowed me to finally recover from a whiplash injury that I incurred when my vehicle was hit from behind. My auto insurance paid for the treatments that finally freed up my " frozen " upper spine. I believe that acupuncture has valid medical applications. Remember, don't allow yourself to get stuck on any kind of medicine. Go for what works. Best regards, Celeste B. Monier- wrote: > And for God's sake don't ever allow yourself to have acupuncture. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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