View Full Version : What about accupuncture
artsyguy1954
03-04-2007, 01:53 AM
I'll bet this question has been asked a million times around here so I'll annoy everyone by asking it again. Am too lazy to do a search.
Has anybody had any luck with accupuncture to get rid of neuropathic pain. Does it even work? Question for sci nurse if she has time.
macska
03-06-2007, 04:54 PM
Yes it works. You might have to do 8-10 treatments and then continue a maintenance program.
It can also help with edema and numerous other issues.
dan_nc
03-06-2007, 05:06 PM
It can get expensive quickly, but it has helped me for neuro-pain. Unfortunately, acupuncturists vary in skill/experience/philosophy. YMMV.
metronycguy
03-06-2007, 06:19 PM
yes it did work for me, it didn't remove all the neuro pain but reduced it, the problem is you have to keep going or the pain comes back. i went for over 2 years 2 times a week.
i just couldn't put up with the amount of time out of my day ot took. i should have learned to needle myself. my points are in the sole of my foot and calf and lower back.
i should have gotten the points tattooed . maybe your pain wont become chronic and it will work well for you.