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Old 12-31-2011, 03:13 PM #1
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anyone know the effect of Acupuncture on nerve regeneration??
my acupuncturist says it will cut the time of nerve regeneration about in half...but i'm wondering if anyone else has tried it!!
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I have not heard this. What I was told and this may or may not be correct but that acupuncture helps you overall body in terms of relaxing,better sleep,better digestion etc. Like it gets the body in balance. Those things in turn will help your pain not so much that it cures the condition or repairs. Now who knows what is right or wrong. Overall if anything feels better I would consider a wonderful thing.
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This article explains how acupuncture works on pain:

http://psychcentral.com/news/2010/06...ved/14234.html

Also this study:

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Eur J Neurol. 2007 Mar;14(3):276-81.
Acupuncture treatment improves nerve conduction in peripheral neuropathy.
Schröder S, Liepert J, Remppis A, Greten JH.
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Heidelberg School of Chinese Medicine, Heidelberg, Germany. dr.schroeder@praxis-jarrestadt.de
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The etiology of peripheral neuropathy (PN) often remains elusive resulting in a lack of objective therapeutic strategies. We conducted a pilot study to evaluate the therapeutic effect of acupuncture on PN as measured by changes in nerve conduction and assessment of subjective symptoms. One hundred and ninety-two consecutive patients with PN as diagnosed by nerve conduction studies (NCS) were evaluated over a period of 1 year. Of 47 patients who met the criteria for PN of undefined etiology, 21 patients received acupuncture therapy according to classical Chinese Medicine as defined by the Heidelberg Model, while 26 patients received the best medical care but no specific treatment for PN. Sixteen patients (76%) in the acupuncture group improved symptomatically and objectively as measured by NCS, while only four patients in the control group (15%) did so. Three patients in the acupuncture group (14%) showed no change and two patients an aggravation (10%), whereas in the control group seven showed no change (27%) and 15 an aggravation (58%). Importantly, subjective improvement was fully correlated with improvement in NCS in both groups. The data suggest that there is a positive effect of acupuncture on PN of undefined etiology as measured by objective parameters.

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I would not call that "nerve regeneration" exactly. But some people do find some relief with it. The study does not examine whether the relief continues.

Acupuncture can have side effects:
http://www.stillpointacupuncture.com...ions.html#side
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The insertion of needles may also cause bruising. In rare instances acupuncture may cause nerve damage or puncture the lungs or other organs. Your practitioner has received extensive training and takes significant measures to avoid such an occurrence.
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Not as much pain but it it has an effect on time for nerves to regenerate!!?
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anyone know the effect of Acupuncture on nerve regeneration??
my acupuncturist says it will cut the time of nerve regeneration about in half...but i'm wondering if anyone else has tried it!!
The author of The God Complex compiled a list of peer reviewed studies that demonstrated a positive effect from acupuncture. You may find something in there. ** BTW - Great book if you've not read it. It was being given away for free over Xmas. It might still be free.
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The author of The God Complex compiled a list of peer reviewed studies that demonstrated a positive effect from acupuncture.
Several books (including the above novel), a Dr. Who episode, and others bear that (and/or similar) title. I think this is the list:
http://www.godcomplexnovel.com/?p=1918

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Yes, that's the one. Thanks for finding it.
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