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10-03-2012, 07:05 PM | #1 | ||
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I know there have been a few other threads that have recommended acupuncture for treatment, but I just want for my 1st session and was amazed at the improvement I experienced. It's almost been a year since my auto accident and figured why not give it a shot, nothing else was working.
I was quite skeptical as the Dr. was explaining the whole qi thing and blockage caused by my accident so the blood isn't circulating properly. He put a bunch of needles in me(not painful at all) and used heat lamps for my feet and stomach. I came in the appointment with a really bad headache and by the end it was almost gone. He said after a few more sessions he can start to do cupping therapy once the blockage is relieved. I felt like my tension had eased a bit after the session but I wasn't sure if it would just be a short term thing. I woke up this morning and my head felt much clearer than normal. Usually I wake up in a haze but this almost reminded me of how I used to feel before the accident. This sensation lasted for the whole day and was truly an amazing feeling. There are so many different therapies to try for PCS, but I would highly recommend you at least try acupuncture. It's not as expensive as doing some of the other therapies and there may just be something to acupuncture that does get the blood circulating again thus refreshing the brain. Here is a link talking about acupuncture for TBI patients. http://www.acupuncturedoctor.net/201...ion-syndromes/ |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | nightnurse30 (10-03-2012), Theta Z (10-06-2012) |
10-03-2012, 09:13 PM | #2 | ||
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Thank you! I have tried acupuncture once and found it to be helpful. I look forward to trying it again.
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Theta Z (10-18-2012) |
10-04-2012, 06:48 AM | #3 | ||
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I have had some pretty good experiences with accupuncture and recovery. I was injured in November in 2011 and by Feb of 2012 I was not making any noticeable progress. I started accupuncture in March of 2012 along with other therapies and by end of May I started feeling excellent again.
I had a setback in July but I had stopped all my treatments to save money, started them up again and have returned to work again a couple of weeks ago. For those who try accupuncture, the experience varies greatlty from one practitioner to another so does their technique. Might be worth trying someone else if you have a poor experience. I should also add that the accupuncturist I am seeing also adds NAET treatments. I don't really understand it and was extremely skeptical about it. Most medical societies/organizations advise against this practice, I found it very interesting if nothing else but have seen improvements in myself, some family members and co-workers for me not to believe it to some extent. I have also seen a poster here talk quite a bit of theraputic touch practitioners. I know of one PCS patient in my area who is having amazing success with that form of therapy and I am going to try it tonight for the first time (free clinic :-)...) |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | nightnurse30 (10-06-2012), Theta Z (10-18-2012) |
10-04-2012, 10:25 AM | #4 | |||
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I am a complete idiot when it comes to acupuncture so forgive me if this sounds stupid, but what do the therapists do to ensure that the needles are sterile? And what do they do to prevent infection?
Also, what happens if I suddenly have a twitch or spasm while they are inserting a needle? |
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10-04-2012, 10:34 AM | #5 | ||
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Now don't get me wrong - when I say swiftly, they aren't stabbing you from 3 feet up, but they certainly aren't slowing sliding it in (shudder) oops! forgot to add - when they remove the needles they wipe the "hole" (its so tiny you can't even see it) down with alcohol or some sort of topical disinfectant |
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"Thanks for this!" says: | Theta Z (10-06-2012) |
10-06-2012, 07:03 PM | #6 | |||
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andromeda, and others who may wonder about acupuncture needles:
FYI, acupuncture needles are as small-gauge needle as diameter of a hair on your head. Thus sterile, individual-pkgd, and *disposable*.
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