Guys, I’ve had acupuncture twice. In both cases they did have a positive effect on my pain levels (minimally). In both experiences I got to the third session and had to stop. In the first case the third session was the full blown needle application. Upon completion my body was acting extremely different. I lost some function in my arms and hands and my spasticity was negatively affected.
The second application I tried with a physiatrist, who happened to be my primary doctor. She got to the third application and this time applied flame to some of the needles. Once again my body acted negatively to the application. I had to stop at three sessions. Hopefully you will have a positive experience. If it’s any consolation I’m still alive after 28 years. And the person who said “What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.”, Is full of crap. > On Jan 21, 2017, at 7:39 PM, Quad Dude <[email protected]> wrote: > > Greg, > > I tried acupuncture and many other therapies for chronic pain relief (extreme > neuropathy everywhere below my shoulders) including countless prescription > drugs, trigger point injections, massage therapy, hypnosis, and likely others > I can't recall. Keep in mind with acupuncture, the entire premise is based on > Qi (Google it) and with a spinal cord injury your Qi is screwed. Can > acupuncture still help? Perhaps, as there can be a placebo effect at the very > least for any therapy. And I don't rule out the possibility of some true > benefit from acupuncture, but I researched it thoroughly, found the best and > most reputable acupuncturist I could in Jacksonville, FL (a very large city) > and made an appointment. To his credit, he spent nearly an hour explaining > acupuncture, and its potential benefits and much more before applying the > first needle. In the end, all I got from the experience was a chronic itchy > spot at the top center of my forehead right at the hairline that drives me > insane at times. I wish I was kidding. Again, to his credit, the acupuncture > therapist acknowledged that if I received no benefit from his lengthy session > and multiple needle applications, that it may be pointless to try more > sessions. > > My acupuncture treatment was not covered by insurance, but I was willing to > try anything. I hope your experience is different than mine if you decide to > pursue it. > > Best of luck! > > Steve - C4, 28 years > > On Sat, Jan 21, 2017 at 5:13 PM, greg <[email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: > Anyone get acupuncture? I'm thinking of trying it to help my shoulder. Its > such a weird concept. Stick needles in your body to help with pain. I'd say > no-way, but others swear by it. > > Greg > Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do! -John Wooden Billy Lang [email protected]
