worse after acupunture?
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I practice acupuncture. My biggest disappointment in acupuncture practice is that nothing happens. I've never had a patient get worse after treatment. \n\nSome people are just not candidates for acupuncture. I also practice chiropractic, kinesiology, nutrition and clinical homeopathy - so I pride myself in finding the most effective treatment for each person and their needs. If all you acupuncturist does is needle, then the saying goes - if all you have is a hammer, then eveything looks like a nail.\n\nIn my clinical opinion, the most ignored back pain issues are dietary needs (too much sugar and/or caffeine in the diet and/or too much  cortisol/adrenal response by the body) and mental/emotional stresses. Research these topucs - the 30-30-40 Zone Diet by Barry Sears, the use of systemic enzymes like Wobenzym N on an empty stomach (caution: do not take if you have GERD or stomach issues) and dealing with subconscious mental/emotional issues, as discussed by Dr. Sarno in 'Healing Back Pain' and the 'Mind Body Prescription'.
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Yes.  I had it done last year..for maybe 6-8 months, every other week. She did my stress points and the various addiction points, as well as other points warranted by my personal situation.\nIt really doesn't hurt (except the needles between the toes and on the bottom of the foot and those only hurt going in).\nI didn't lose any weight.  Then I fell and broke my tailbone and I couldn't go because I couldn't lay on my back for the treatment, and I decided not to resume going because it wasn't doing anything but costing money.\nYears ago I also had these rubber inserts for my ears which had little fingers that were supposed to stimulate the points (acupressure) and those didn't work either.\nMy regular medical doctor is Asian and his wife is an acupuncturist (not the one I went to though) and he said that losing weight is very complicated and that acupuncture isn't the best way.  It only treats the cravings and the hormonal issues. It doesn't treat the mental issues which is really the biggest part.\nThere's a new fad going around of getting the acupuncture points in your ears stapled for weight loss.  Don't do it.\nThere's details of my acupuncture treatments on my blog.
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Nope, but get some medication from your doc or it will just continue to get worse.
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,I had the same problem,it cleared up after a Sub Mucus Resection, but the headache after the operation was incredible,it went away a few hours later. As far as medications I don't know of any, there has to be something. Good luck.
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My neck was frozen for twenty years from a car accident and fused vertabrae. I went to an accupuncturist for some chest pain and on the first visit he cured my neck. I can actually turn my head and see behind me now without turning my whole body. It took two more trips to the accupuncturist to fix my chest pains.
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doesn't work I Had a go at it stuck needles here there everywhere then went outside for a smoke give it a go if you've never had acupuncture you to can feel like a voodoo doll
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A chiropractor fixed mine. Setting down makes it worse, so avoid this. Use a lumbar pad to relieve the pressure on your back. This was about twenty years ago. Still good.
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Yes, just like anything else - a jab, a poke or a blow from a blunt instrument - hurts worse depending on what part of your body is hit. The tattoo I got on my arm when I was a Peace Corps Volunteer did not hurt much. Some people I met in Borneo had one on their throats, from point the collar bones meet up to the Adam's apple. They hurt a lot.
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I am an expert on back problems.  Not because I am a nurse, but because I have the same problem.  Has he ever had an MRI?  He may have herniated discs by now.  If these are not checked out, they can lead to ruptured disc and that is very, very serious.  I had surgery eventually.  Meantime, use what I have been telling everyone.  Apply heat to the area for about 10-15 min a session, followed by ice for the same amount of time.  I really don't condone acupuncture especially if he has bad disc.  I believe it could make it worse, that's just my personal opinion.  Tell your dad I will be praying for him.  I hurt just thinking about him.  By the way, I still have 5 more herniated discs and It hurts.  God bless your dad, and you for your concern.  You must bve a wonderful son to your parents.
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I recently helped a patient with nasal polyps by using acupuncture.  Her polyps went away and have not come back as of yet.  One was so big it was actually blocking one of her nasal passages.  She has been very happy with the results.  However, this is a single case... worth a try though.
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I can't tell you just how pleased I am that acupressure worked for your mum, I am an alternative therapist myself, i use acupressure,massage, and herbal medicines and an ex nurse.. People make me so mad when they scoff at this type of treatment but it's powerful stuff. I run a clinic from my home in Ramsgate-Kent. Have you tried acupuncture, my husband couldn't walk his knees were damaged in a car crash but with my therapy and acupuncture he is as good as new and he's 82 years old.There is always hope and I never give up. Has she had a brain scan, if so is there any damage that may be permanent, if so, depending on where the damage is depends on her walking again.If there isn't she's in with a good chance. I am now studying IRIDOLOGY and that's a great form of diagnosis go and see one, they will tell you exactly where the trouble is and then i may be able to help you a bit more.\nContact me on E-Mail: alternative@medicine123.wanadoo.co.uk or tele 01843 588668 and let me know how you get on.\n\nMrs Gloria J Jones (BSYA-SEN)
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Most people don't have the experience I did, but I think it is important to know that things can go wrong.  I felt OK immediately after the procedure, except for the effects of the anesthesia.  Three days post-op, I began having a fever, nausea and vomiting.  I went to the emergency room because my surgeon was out of town and didn't have anyone covering for him. I was diagnosed with a staph infection that went systemic.  I was in the hospital for 2 weeks on IV antibiotics.  Not fun.  After that I was fine.  I had the procedure done on my hips and went down 3 pants sizes.  The only drawback I would tell you about is when they remove the fats cells from one place on your body, they are gone forever and you will never have fat in that area again.  When I gain weight, I used to gain it in my hips.  Now if I gain weight, it all gets packed onto my stomach, which I never had before. After the above experience, I would never have it done again, or have any elective surgery again.  I would only have surgery if my life was threatened.
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Having been a medical therapist for many many years I was skeptical. However prior to a cervical laminectomy my pain was so bad that I couldn't function. I was taking too much pain medicine and it had stopped working anyway. Accupuncture cut down the pain to tolerable levels allowing me to think and function to some degree. Finally had the surgery and I am doing very well and I am med free now. I became a firm believer in the practice from that experience. One caveat. Please make sure the practitioner you choose is licensed in your state. They are schooled as intensely as physicians. Anyone can claim to be an acupuncturist. And yes bad practioners can really do bad things to you by their ignorance.
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Ok, it hurts slightly in certain areas when the needle first enters your body.\nIt hurt the most in the shin area and the foot area.  It doesn't hurt at all in the forehead, ears, arms.  I've never had any needles in my back though.\n\nSometimes, when the acupuncturist hits certain spots on your body's "meridians" you can feel a surge of energy between the two needles.\nMade me a believer of chi.  Also, if the needle is placed in a muscle, it sometimes contracts and feels strange - it doesn't hurt, but it feels really weird.\n\nAs far as effectiveness, it worked for me.  Tremendously reduced my migraines and tension headaches, and also helped with insomnia.  Stick with it for at least 4-6 treatments, then get a maintainance treatment at an interval that your doctor suggests.\n\nGood luck.
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Do you mean ear stapling?  Or do you mean acupuncture to the ear?\n\nMy medical doctor's wife is an acupuncturist so I asked him about using it to lose weight. He said that weightloss isn't just a physical thing like a pain that can be treated. It's got many different elements to it and acupuncture can only work on the cravings.   I tried it anyway (not with his wife) and it didn't do anything.\n\nEar stapling is the same principles, only the needle is permanent. even if acupuncture worked, those spots would be come de-sensitized and it would wear off.
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I go to the chiropractor for scoliosis and TMJ. The first week I hurt because my muscles and spine were moving. It is completely natural for you to hurt. I took ibuprofen to take away some of the pain. After a couple of weeks you won't hurt anymore. That is, unless you miss a visit! ;-)
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Sorry to say, but yes it hurts!!!! this because of the nerve ending normally covered by the nail, they are now exposed.The shock of the warm salt solution will go away after two to three minutes of soaking. It's worth the pain. It will heal faster, and the pain will actually go away. I have been there, and got the t-shirt. I know first hand what you are going through!!!!