Acupuncture & PN
 

Just did a quick search but nothing came up, maybe I didn't do it right.
What are the thoughts here of Acupuncture to treat PN. I did try 6 or seven treatments when I first got the symptoms but didn't notice any change.
I see references on Google to it being used.

When i first got neuropathy i asked a gp of whom i see for another problem [who is very experienced in accupunture with about 60 years of experience] about if acupunture could help my neuropathy, he's answer was " no way, sorry " , i told him i have phoned other accupuntrists previously who claim they may be able to help, but he said " they must need the money, i don't "., this guy is in his 80's and still practising medicine & accupunture.

Brian :)

I visited an acupuncturist sometime ago. I personally find little releif but it each session was very expensive and i decided to stop going. I would say give it a try, acupuncture has a very interesting theory behind.

I found a reference to "Plum Blossom Acupuncture" for the soles of the feet.
Has anyone tryed that?

Hi - I have severe PN in feet, hands and legs. I tried accupuncture a few years ago and it did nothing. It was a very pleasant and relaxing experience but did nothing for the pain. After 4 treatments, the accupuncurist suggested I stop. It was quite expensive - insurance would not cover it.

Cheryl

Anyone else tryed this, especially the "Plum Blossom Acupuncture"

Acupuncture doesn't work
for PN of the hands, legs or feet.

OK then I'll toss that idea in the bin.
Thanks for all the replies.

Oh well, I was thinking about that too.

What about hypnotherapy or Massage therapy? does anyone know about results from these kinds of treatments?

I have had 3 acupuncture treatments so far (w/ electrical stimulation) since a good friend of mine has been nagging me to go and she is paying for them. The Chinese doc says she has seen good results in nerve repair in a hospital in India she work in. Frankly, it hasn't done a thing to relieve any pain and actually is painful in itself that I have to have her turn off the stimulation. I think its a waste of time and money (though not mine). But it makes my dear friend happy. so there ya go.