[rscowboy2005]

Discovered my insurance covers acupuncture for just the cost of a co-pay up to $1500.00 annually. Started out with about 4 weeks of 2x weekly. Now I go once a week.

The treatments helped tremendously with my balance and walking. I don't think it has affected the pain levels, but I do have increased sensation in my feet (and thus the improved balance and walk).

I have also begun tai chi; taking weekly classes and slowly adding some daily poses as I learn the form and movements.

Because I walk more easily (I would "lumber" when I walked) my wife and I take evening walks which keep me vertical longer (whether the pain is less or I am distracted by the walk and fresh air, don't know).

I now regularly fall asleep during my acupuncture treatments. Go figure.

CB