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04-27-2007, 05:09 PM | #1 | ||
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I gather this is a controversial subject but I can only pass on my own experiences.
For many years I suffered lower back pain diagnosed as osteo-arthritis. To complement natural remedies I was treated by conventional physiotherapy (exercise, manipulation, massage ultra-sound pulse etc) for 3 yrs. Then 1 of my physios had training in medical acupuncture (MA) for pain relief. I was in agony when I had my 1st treatment. 2 hours later my husband commented that I was chatting as usual - the pain had gone!!!!!!! & I hadn’t registered it. I was back pain-free for the remainder of my (rationed) physio treatment. My physio gave me details of a local doctor (ex-anaesthetist) who trained her trainers. In November 06 I went for assessment by Doc Martin. Not everyone is receptive to acupuncture. I am among the lucky ones!!!! I had 6 weekly treatments, followed by a couple of fortnightly sessions & I am now going 3 weekly, changing shortly to once a month. The controversy. Apparently there are 2 types of Chinese acupuncture: o Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (TCA) o 5 Elements acupuncture (5EA) I was unaware of this until this week when I was discussing fora such as Neurotalk & Patientslikeme with Doc Martin. He wanted me to make clear that there are differences between the 3 treatments & that any discussion of acupuncture as treatment/therapy should be predicated by the appropriate description. I am receiving 5EA. Doc Martin recommends a website www.5elements.com run by Neil R Gumenick. My overall condition has improved immensely – to the extent that people who see me regularly comment I look 10 years younger & how much more mobile I am. People who haven’t seen me for a few years but know I have PD tell me they have to look closely for signs. I hope forum members find this useful. We are each unique & this must be taken into account when trying any new venture. |
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04-27-2007, 05:46 PM | #2 | |||
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In Remembrance
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Surely there are more than two?
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Born in 1953, 1st symptoms and misdiagnosed as essential tremor in 1992. Dx with PD in 2000. Currently (2011) taking 200/50 Sinemet CR 8 times a day + 10/100 Sinemet 3 times a day. Functional 90% of waking day but fragile. Failure at exercise but still trying. Constantly experimenting. Beta blocker and ACE inhibitor at present. Currently (01/2013) taking ldopa/carbadopa 200/50 CR six times a day + 10/100 form 3 times daily. Functional 90% of day. Update 04/2013: L/C 200/50 8x; Beta Blocker; ACE Inhib; Ginger; Turmeric; Creatine; Magnesium; Potassium. Doing well. |
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04-28-2007, 08:52 AM | #3 | |||
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Jackmana,
Thanks for the info. Sounds interesting... |
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