I went to acupuncture (first time) today. I thought it was all about sticking needles at certain point. The doc said that is the formula method. There is another way called five element theory where they check your pulse and look at your tongue the first thing in the morning when you get up. Based on that they decide on the points.
He did 3 sessions in one day and 3 tomorrow and after that going to give feedback. No pain reduction at least today
Wondering about other people's experiences because it is a little different from what I expected.
feedback on acupuncture sessions
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ramana
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feedback on acupuncture sessions
Age:36 | Onset Age: 31 (chronic incomplete evacuation since 29) | Symptoms: Anal fissure (3); Pain in the rectum. Left Testicular pain started in August 2007. Professional PT (5 sessions) in June 2007. Stanford/Wise-Anderson Protocol in July 2007. Back to professional PT from Dec 17 2007 onwards twice a week; Dry needling once a week since March 06 2008. | Helped By: Sleeping; lying down; Thermotex infrared heating pad | Worsened By: Any activity; Medications Lyrica 75 mg* 2, Elavil 10mg Supplements; Cod liver oil ; Natural calm started 02/15; Vitamin B12 started 02/16;Vitamin D 1000U 03//08;Glucosamine+hyaluronic acid+MSM 04/08 Bed ridden since August 2007; Working from bed since Dec 2007 ;Botox done 100 units 04/03/08;RAST for wheat/rye/oats/milk -ve. Dairy free since 04/20/08. Gluten free since 04/25/08;Tried without success so far: Baclofen, PEMF machines, pranic healing reiki ;
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kevin
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Re: feedback on acupuncture sessions
I tried acupuncture. They checked my tongue and did other examination-type stuff. It didn't make a difference.ramana wrote:I went to acupuncture (first time) today. I thought it was all about sticking needles at certain point. The doc said that is the formula method. There is another way called five element theory where they check your pulse and look at your tongue the first thing in the morning when you get up. Based on that they decide on the points.
He did 3 sessions in one day and 3 tomorrow and after that going to give feedback. No pain reduction at least today
Wondering about other people's experiences because it is a little different from what I expected.
Started: Spring 2003; high urinary frequency and pain associated with bladder filling; urinary hesitancy; pubic/prostate/perineal discomfort; Helped by: trigger point therapy, Afrin nasal spray, Cymbalta, hydrocodone (small doses), distraction. Makes worse: sex.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
Not medical advice. Consult your doctor.
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cravingcure
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Hi,
I have done 4 acupuncture sessions till now (I have 4 more to go before reassessment by the doc) and I can say that acupuncture has helped me with atleast one aspect: I used to have a lot of urge related pain when I got up in the morning (the urge woke me up at around 4:30 AM). Thats almost gone and I can sleep peacefully till about 6 AM now. Micturitional pain has reduced a bit with acupuncture. But no reduction in urinary burning, rectal pain and migratory pain in pelvis.
In my opinion, it helps a bit, but not sure if it will result in complete abatement of symptoms.
I have done 4 acupuncture sessions till now (I have 4 more to go before reassessment by the doc) and I can say that acupuncture has helped me with atleast one aspect: I used to have a lot of urge related pain when I got up in the morning (the urge woke me up at around 4:30 AM). Thats almost gone and I can sleep peacefully till about 6 AM now. Micturitional pain has reduced a bit with acupuncture. But no reduction in urinary burning, rectal pain and migratory pain in pelvis.
In my opinion, it helps a bit, but not sure if it will result in complete abatement of symptoms.
Age: 27 | Onset Age: 24 | Symptoms: urinary burning, chronic fatigue, pain in top and sides of prostate, occasional golf ball syndrone esp. when sitting for long time | Helped By: exercise, happiness | Worsened By: frequent masturbation, smoking, alcohol, acidic foods
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scotsman
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Acupuncture didn't help my symptoms but I do believe in it as a treatment option for others. I've also seen it work literately wonders for a patch of psoriasis my wife had.
Not medical advice: Read my progress to date : Read about my W-A clinic visit
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation
Age: 54 CPPS: 20 Yrs Recovery Status: 95% Symptoms: Pain around perineum Makes Worse: Tension, sitting Makes Better: Stretching, triggerpoint therapy, relaxation