Just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on this...
Tried acupuncture for the first time nearly two weeks ago. Miserable. She was only able to get in 4-5 needles, and a couple of them were SO painful, like hitting a nerve ( just when they went in, not continuous pain, but still!) I was sobbing and crying because it hurt, because I guess she hit an emotional area, and because I was so disappointed that it hurt- I was hoping it would help with pain management for my L5 S1 disc herniation. I stopped all treatment (chiro and pt) the next day and did nothing for nearly 2 weeks. I tried going back to acupuncture yesterday, and she decided to do cupping instead. Not painful...but long term effects??? Anyone try it... and did it help? Plus she said I should try taking spirulina and evening primrose oil tablets. To help with the stress (upcoming open house, possible layoff from an 8 year teaching position) and tension that does not seem to leave my life..