Acupuncture Anyone?

[cara]

hi scorp! i have never received acupuncture but have always wanted to give it a try. my mom did acupuncture combined with massage and chiropractor for her back. she said it helped a lot.

[Scorp]

Hi Cara!

I highly recommend it.

Originally Posted by cara

hi scorp! i have never received acupuncture but have always wanted to give it a try. my mom did acupuncture combined with massage and chiropractor for her back. she said it helped a lot.

[Waldo]

Originally Posted by Jackhammer

I have always wanted to try acupuncture, just not brave enough yet.

Well.... because Im a chooch.

"chooch"??

I just had my first experience with both acupuncture and chiropractic medicine almost two weeks ago.

Acupuncture didn't really seem to do anything for me, nor did it freak me out or bother me. I did fall asleep though, so I guess it relaxed the hell out of me. The chiro helped considerably. As soon as I get back home I'm calling the chiropractor again for a follow up.

[Scorp]

Yep, that it is Jackal...And, we have quite a few, and, many more where that came from. Maybe we should create a thread for "pet names". Now there's a thought.. Have you had your daily dose of Chooch Today? Do it for the loved ones in your lives...LMFAO here we go, let the games begin!

P.S. Another example of a chooch....Just look at my avatar, I'm being a chooch with my honey's bra on my head...Aka also known as my "boobatar" LMMFAO!

Originally Posted by Jackhammer

LOL

Chooch.
Its a pet name Scorp and I have for each other.

We joke, we kid.

Its a Scorp word.

[Arwen]

I am a huge fan of acupuncture. Used to get it regularly. Helped my back and stress levels immensely! Highly recommend it.

The needles are really thin and very flexible. You barely feel the needle if you do at all.

[Scorp]

*Wavin to Arwen *

Yep, you hardly feel the needles. I go for my treatments on the weekend and all I know is after that, I usually come home and take a 2 - 3 hour nap. I haven't napped like that since I was a kid. It's very relaxing and just what my body needs, and since going, I notice a huge change in myself and am more calm, if you can believe it or not (for those of you who know me). I love the sandalwood incense my acupuncturist uses. I liked it so much, she gave me a box to take home. I can't wait to burn it. I have a water fountain in my office that plays different soothing music with cool lighting. I'm all about the zen now...Heh

Originally Posted by Arwen

I am a huge fan of acupuncture. Used to get it regularly. Helped my back and stress levels immensely! Highly recommend it.

The needles are really thin and very flexible. You barely feel the needle if you do at all.

[IrishGrrl]

Nobody pokes baby with a needle.

[Mel C.]

I have been interested in acupuncture for some time, but haven't tried it yet. I'm not great about making doc appointments either...it usually takes something significant to get me out of the "when I get around to it" phase.

I'd like to hear more about what reasons people have sought acupuncturists (is that right?) for...if it isn't too personal. I am looking for help with allergies, neck pain, headaches, etc.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by Mel (aka BlistexLez)

I have been interested in acupuncture for some time, but haven't tried it yet. I'm not great about making doc appointments either...it usually takes something significant to get me out of the "when I get around to it" phase.

I'd like to hear more about what reasons people have sought acupuncturists (is that right?) for...if it isn't too personal. I am looking for help with allergies, neck pain, headaches, etc.

This is a great question.

I've used acupuncture for stress relief, pain (specifically back pain), headaches, nausea and more.

The basic concept is that we humans are energy-filled beings. Sometimes that energy gets stuck. Then you have areas that have too much energy while others have too little. So the acupuncture (acupressure is the same) manipulates those energy centers.

I've had up to 50 needles in me when my acupuncturist was working on my back. And I usually fell asleep before they were all in. LOL

A friend's dog got acupuncture with me. We would do Mookie's needles then put her between my legs. Then I would get my needles. Then we both "cooked" for about 20-30. People used to laugh, but when Mookie died, I really missed that little girl going to our appointments.

[morningstar55]

i been thinking about doing this... and been reading a lot of your postings here ..
a lot of you here know about my hair problem and ..... some high stress i go thru . i also ...... take meds for high blood pressure......
now my ? is......
how many times do i need to go to get results at 1st???
since im on the road a lot.....
next yr when i get my tax returns im planing on investing in a mini van and doing courior work...and wil be able to do my art.... and the big plus i will be home everyday.. wooHoo.. have my life back. it is a plan......
soo im guessing i may need to wait till then to do this??
id like to get started on this soon....

[foxyshaman]

I have used it to treat unbalanced Chi. I had odd symptoms without any real organic cause. I found it to be very helpful. I used accupressure and breath work, it helped to eventually elimate my problem. And it never came back.

I use accupressure with my patients, especially those with mental illness, such as schizophrenia and MPD (or DID). It helps to ease the mental tension as well as lessen the negative feedback of our ever present negative critic. I would recommend either to anyone.

[Mel C.]

I have been getting acupuncture for the past few weeks. I started because I was in pain (neck, shoulder wrist) and wasn't getting relief through medication. Chiropractic helped the neck but not completely.

I have mixed feelings. I think I have been getting relief, but I have so many other things going on physically it is hard to focus on the issue at hand. I would love to hear more about what other people are experiencing.

Acupuncture worked for me in a big way when I first got sober. Totally manic, unable to sleep and other such lovely stuff that goes along with detoxing and being newly sober
I went to a local alcohol/drug service where they offered acupuncture.
Initially quite sceptical I found myself blissed out and sleeping soundly for the first time in years. It was a significant effect and I wanted more, of course
Sadly the funding for the acupuncture service was withdrawn shortly after I discovered how wonderful it was.
I wouldn't hesitate to try it again if income allowed.

[Gemme]

Originally Posted by Mel C.

I have been getting acupuncture for the past few weeks. I started because I was in pain (neck, shoulder wrist) and wasn't getting relief through medication. Chiropractic helped the neck but not completely.

I have mixed feelings. I think I have been getting relief, but I have so many other things going on physically it is hard to focus on the issue at hand. I would love to hear more about what other people are experiencing.

I've had some medical issues the past few weeks myself that have caused me to look outside of my 'normal' options. I've invested in chiropractic and massage therapy and both have had success but I'm also interested in acupuncture, especially since this is going to be a chronic issue for me and I'd rather stay outside of a hospital or typical doctor's office if I can.

Let us know how it goes!

[apretty]

Originally Posted by Jackhammer

I have always wanted to try acupuncture, just not brave enough yet.

Well.... because Im a chooch.

you should really give it a try--you don't feel a thing, really.

[Arwen]

Originally Posted by apretty

you should really give it a try--you don't feel a thing, really.

What she said! Try it. You'll be amazed. Alternatively, I'm sure we can all come over and poke a pin in you.

No wait. That's voodoo, isn't it.

[Words]

I had a course of 6 or so acupuncture treatments for severe back ache and it helped tremendously.

And no, the needles are nothing like regular needles (more's the pity...oops!)

[Mel C.]

Originally Posted by Words

And no, the needles are nothing like regular needles (more's the pity...oops!)

LOL

I don't have a problem with needles of any size
I think what holds me back is having focus on what I want treatment to "fix."
I don't have any severe pain...but lots of little things are off...I have flat feet so my feet/ankles/knees/hips get to suffer
I have frequent problems with nausea and don't absorb nutrients well (low iron, low vitamin D, prolly low other stuff) which has become more problematic since having my stomach/intestines rearranged.

I 'spose I should surf the web a bit

[Scorp]

Hi Blistex,

You should really consider it. It would help with many of your issues you list. You should do a web search for someone in your area and see all their credentials. If you find someone that looks promising, the first thing they do is an evaluation and go over your medical history, etc. and discuss what the procedure consists of. You'll never know until you try, so it's worth a shot. This week will be 5 weeks I've been going and I feel beyond great and never thought I'd feel like my old self again. I used this as the last resort to help with some health issues. I wish I had done this sooner, but as they say, better late than never.

Best to you,
-Scorp-

Originally Posted by Mel (aka BlistexLez)

LOL

I don't have a problem with needles of any size
I think what holds me back is having focus on what I want treatment to "fix."
I don't have any severe pain...but lots of little things are off...I have flat feet so my feet/ankles/knees/hips get to suffer
I have frequent problems with nausea and don't absorb nutrients well (low iron, low vitamin D, prolly low other stuff) which has become more problematic since having my stomach/intestines rearranged.

I 'spose I should surf the web a bit

[SmoothButch]

I've tried acupuncture about a year ago to help with knee pain. It didn't hurt and it seemed to help. The only issue was that my insurance didn't cover it, so I paid a sliding scale reduced fee.

I would definitelty recommend it and would go back, if ever needed.