[KathleenMona]

Also, has anyone ever tried accupunture or a chiropractor? I am grasping at straws, I really don't want to take any more of these strong medications and I don't think I can get surgery. I am trying to find alternatives.

Thanks

[jjlsongbird]

I have used acupuncture a lot. I felt like it kept the TN from escalating. But I needed it every week. When I would miss a week or two when traveling, the TN would escalate. Finally I had to have surgery. I know someone who says she used a combination of massage, acupuncture, Reiki, and cranial sacral therapy and was able to get off all her meds.

[adimaria]

Originally Posted by jjlsongbird

I have used acupuncture a lot. I felt like it kept the TN from escalating. But I needed it every week. When I would miss a week or two when traveling, the TN would escalate. Finally I had to have surgery. I know someone who says she used a combination of massage, acupuncture, Reiki, and cranial sacral therapy and was able to get off all her meds.

Can you explain to me what Reiki is? Thanks.

[jjlsongbird]

Reiki is described in many ways. You can Google it and find out more. It is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation which promotes healing. It is very calming. I'm not sure there is any scientific evidence that it works, but I know a lot of people who think it is very helpful.