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Posted 9/19/2010 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
has anyone tried accupuncture for any type of pain and did you have positive results?
Posted 9/19/2010 8:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I did acupuncture for back and hip pain for about a year. It was performed by an MD and covered by my insurance because of that. I did find it helpful to a point. I'm not doing it now because there is only so much money to go around and I have found a better therapy for me. I almost think the best part of acupuncture for me was taking the hour off to just be still, relaxed and focused on my healing. If you haven't tried it yet I would give it a shot. With all these different types of therapy you never know if they will work or not until you try. It won't cure anything but may help you to be more comfortable. Realistic expectations, I think, are important when going into any type of therapy or surgery. If I ruled the world and had my way I would be doing acupuncture, active release therapy and myofascial release therapy together but like I said, not enough money. Good luck if you try it but remember it may take a few sessions to form an honest opinion about whether it will help you or not. Lisa
Posted 9/20/2010 1:04 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SS,

Yes, I have tried acupuncture. It worked very well for me after lasting pain from my first (of 3) shoulder surgeries, however I found that it had little effect after the second, and didn't even attempt it after the third. I have also tried acupuncture for my chronic eye pain. I spent a year getting treated 2-3 times per week. It helped somewhat for a few hours after the treatment, but the effects were not great or lasting. The reason that I kept going back was 1) I was unwilling to accept that it wasn't helping enough to continue, and 2) I was in school at the time, and I found that if I went for treatment in the evening, it at the very least helped reduce my pain enough that it made doing my school work a little easier for a few hours after the treatment. In the end, I am glad that I tried it, but I think I probably should have given it up long before I did/wasted a lot of money.

BUT, that all being said, I think that acupuncture is DEFINITELY worth trying. It does wonders for some people, and you may just be one of those people who it helps. It did help me a little. At least give it a try for a month before you make your decision. Sometimes it takes several treatments before you get an effect.

Good luck!

hugs,
Skeye
Posted 9/20/2010 2:52 AM (GMT 0)
tried it. didn't help with pain, per se. but it did help a TON with nausea & insomnia. Definitely worth a try.

good luck!
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