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« on: January 30, 2009, 12:11:25 am » |
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I got my first round of acupuncture ever today.
I'll give you a bit of my medical history so you will understand why... I've experienced wrist pain and discomfort on and off for about 1 1/2 years. I associated this pain with playing/coaching softball. This past week I've experienced persistent numbness and tingling in my left hand. I went to an orthopedic sports surgeon who specializes in hand/wrist/elbow. The doctor told me that I'm hyper-flexing my elbow which has more than likely resulted in nerve damage. He prescribed a brace and suggested I take a vitamin B6 supplement daily.
The pain increased today into a shooting pain traveling up my arm into my shoulder. My neck was extremely painful and I had difficulty turning my head to the right side. My hand numbness had relieved a bit as I did wear the brace to bed last night and slept the way the doctor suggested.
I went to an acupuncturist today. I'm horrified of needles. He hid them from me so I couldn't see them. I was "ok" with this. He stimulated the nerves in my hand and I have experienced much relief. The tingling sensation has subsided, but my pinkie is still numb (half of my hand was almost completely numb and tingling before). I was told to come in this Saturday for a follow up.
All in all... he was very reasonable. My insurance doesn't cover this type of treatment. He took me as a cash customer... charged me $75 for the initial visit and $40 for each follow up. I even talked to him about acupuncture for weight loss. He told me that I'm "just a little chubby" but I'm a well proportioned, healthy, strong girl. He could tell that I was an athlete. I told him that I'm not happy being "just a little chubby" so he agreed to do the weighloss accupuncture treatment for an additional $15 (when I go in on Sat. he will work on my wrist and the weight loss for a total charge of $55). I live in LA. This was very reasonable for him to do this. The other place I called wanted $160 initial visit and $85 per follow up per treatment.
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« Reply #1 on: January 30, 2009, 12:25:24 am » |
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I'm curious to see how long the pain relief lasts.
Perhaps you can post about your experiences with your acupuncture treatments, specifically how long the relief from the pain actually lasts...minutes, hours..days..and if you continue with the treatment or if you decide to give up on it, and if so, why?
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« Reply #2 on: January 30, 2009, 02:22:21 am » |
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I'm curious to see how long the pain relief lasts.
Perhaps you can post about your experiences with your acupuncture treatments, specifically how long the relief from the pain actually lasts...minutes, hours..days..and if you continue with the treatment or if you decide to give up on it, and if so, why?
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« Reply #3 on: January 30, 2009, 02:26:12 am » |
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Yes, please keep us updated!  |
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« Reply #4 on: January 30, 2009, 04:25:01 pm » |
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it's the first day after my acupuncture treatment, which included nerve stimulation of my left wrist and hand. My fingers are still a bit numb, the pinkie finger more so than the ring, but the overall burning tingling sensation has subsided. My neck is a bit tender, but I'm able to move with more ease to the right.
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« Reply #5 on: January 30, 2009, 04:43:55 pm » |
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it's the first day after my acupuncture treatment, which included nerve stimulation of my left wrist and hand. My fingers are still a bit numb, the pinkie finger more so than the ring, but the overall burning tingling sensation has subsided. My neck is a bit tender, but I'm able to move with more ease to the right.
So you are saying it's an improvement then? |
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« Reply #6 on: January 30, 2009, 07:48:30 pm » |
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So you are saying it's an improvement then?
yes, I've experienced a tremendous improvement in my symptoms since having the acupuncture treatment. I'm going in for a follow up tomorrow, since I still have numbness in my pinkie finger. I'll let you know how it goes. |
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« Reply #7 on: February 03, 2009, 01:51:55 am » |
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I went for my third round of acupuncture for my wrist today. All in all... I've noticed a 75% improvement thus far. The Chinese doctor that is performing these treatments said I might need one more follow up in a week or so. Now... as for my weight loss acupuncture... I've had 2 treatments thus far... which consists of administering an acupuncture needle in each of my ears for about 20 mins per session. as of today's treatment.. I have a tiny needle in each of my ears right now, that are barely visible due to the adhesive cover over both... and when I'm hungry... I press the top of the needle seven times.... and I'm not hungry. it's totally wild  |
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« Reply #8 on: February 03, 2009, 02:10:58 am » |
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I went for my third round of acupuncture for my wrist today.
All in all... I've noticed a 75% improvement thus far.
The Chinese doctor that is performing these treatments said I might need one more follow up in a week or so.
Outstanding Murdock!  Now... as for my weight loss acupuncture... I've had 2 treatments thus far... which consists of administering an acupuncture needle in each of my ears for about 20 mins per session. as of today's treatment.. I have a tiny needle in each of my ears right now, that are barely visible due to the adhesive cover over both... and when I'm hungry... I press the top of the needle seven times.... and I'm not hungry. it's totally wild Interesting! This will be fun to keep track of... |
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« Reply #9 on: February 03, 2009, 01:26:53 pm » |
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hmm im near LA.. maybe i should try this.. i have shoulder pain from typing so much for my job.
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« Reply #10 on: February 03, 2009, 07:18:13 pm » |
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Oh dear!
Following an electric shock at work, resulting in a 'slipped disc' and damage to my sciatic nerve, I was sent to see a sadist, whoops I mean Physiotherapist.
After a few sessions, I fear boredom set in, for him. He stopped walking up and down my back and started to stick needles in me, I say in all honesty, it regressed my condition, though admit it could be psychosomatic.
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« Reply #11 on: February 03, 2009, 08:31:34 pm » |
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Oh dear!
Following an electric shock at work, resulting in a 'slipped disc' and damage to my sciatic nerve, I was sent to see a sadist, whoops I mean Physiotherapist.
After a few sessions, I fear boredom set in, for him. He stopped walking up and down my back and started to stick needles in me, I say in all honesty, it regressed my condition, though admit it could be psychosomatic.
Yeah there just might be some psychosomatic in all of this needle sticking stuff as compared to the tip of the needle actually causing some unknown healing forces to rise up within your body and do their thing. Just maybe...  |
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« Reply #12 on: February 03, 2009, 10:45:39 pm » |
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it's not just about the needles... I can barely understand the Chinese guy... at most I catch 1 of 4 words. I really want to figure out what he is saying...  |
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« Reply #13 on: February 04, 2009, 03:41:10 am » |
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it's not just about the needles... I can barely understand the Chinese guy... at most I catch 1 of 4 words. I really want to figure out what he is saying... "You might feel a rittle plick?" |
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« Reply #14 on: February 04, 2009, 11:59:20 am » |
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"You might feel a rittle plick?"
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