[sexyfunkyboy]

Hey folks,
I was wondering if anyone has tried acupuncture for pain relief or know of anyone who has tried this? My fiancée got me a consultation for my Christmas and I went along for the first session where the physio guy said that he would like to try a 6 sessions with me to see if this helps. To be honest I am a little bit sceptic of this as there is no proven evidence to state that this does work. I’m a T12 L1 incomplete walking paraplegic and im having major problems with my back pain. I’m currently on 100mg of oxycontin twice a day as well as 20mg of Oxynorm for break through pain. I’m willing to try anything to get rid of the pain without being on any higher strength of morphine. I’ve booked the sessions for next month and they are quite pricey for each session so I’d like to find out if this has or has not worked for anyone in a similar situation to me before I start the treatment.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks folks.

[KeepTheFaith]

Did acupuncture three times a week in acute rehab and have continued to see a Neuro-Acupuncturist twice weekly as an outpatient. He does electro-acupuncture and other special treatments designed for healing of the central nervous system. The research is strong on the benefits of acupuncture for a number of ailments. Most insurances cover it for certain conditions, including chronic pain. It usually requires several treatments before you see any results.

[sexyfunkyboy]

KeepTheFaith, on Dec 30 2009, 07:21 PM, said:

Did acupuncture three times a week in acute rehab and have continued to see a Neuro-Acupuncturist twice weekly as an outpatient. He does electro-acupuncture and other special treatments designed for healing of the central nervous system. The research is strong on the benefits of acupuncture for a number of ailments. Most insurances cover it for certain conditions, including chronic pain. It usually requires several treatments before you see any results.

Hey,

Thanks for the message ! what exactly is electro-acupuncture ? Im guessing thats needles with electric ?? I agree that the research is strong on it - sadly i dont have insurance to cover it but if its going to help with my pain that id pay anything to be honest !

[silone74]

Hi I had it on the NHS for nerve pain in my shoulder balde area I refferd myself to the physio department through a phone number on a poster in my GP's surgery and had the treatment done on the NHS I have since moved out of the area but I have got the number for this area NHS physio and will be on the phone to them in the new year,I am using a tens machine in the meen time that was issued to me through the pain clinic as i do get alot of nerve pain and dont like taking bucket loads of meds that i used to be on and that does work also,have you tried a tens machine for your pain?


Si

[KeepTheFaith]

Electro Acupuncture was first used in the 1940's. It is the use of small electrical currents that are placed on the acupuncture needle. Electro-acupuncture or E-stim is used to promote circulation in particular areas, stimulate sensory and motor function, and relieve muscle spasms in addition to other uses. At Neuro-Acupuncture we use this method extensively to provide relief from pain and improve function (particularly on “motor points” of the body).

www.neuroacupuncture.com