DrugBuyers.Com: Went back to acupuncture...it works!

Thank you!!!

I am happy too. The teas are combinations of herbs that the doctor blends together; then I go and cook them once, strain the liquid out, then cook the herbs one more time and strain out that liquid as well and add it to the previous liquid. I drink it hot, on an empty stomach 2 to 3 times a day. It is loathsome!

I think he changes it around as he sees fit.

Antique- they will not put one needle someplace you don't want. I am just like you and I was squeamish about that; they put them along the top of the scalp too, and I really felt that (But that wasnt for back injury; it was for stress and headaches)
As for the wrists, no, a good acupuncture dr won't put anything somewhere that will really stress you out. He might try to get you to try it in time if you have pain there, but his attitude and compassion should not be affected because you have concerns about certain areas.

You know in my back-he uses 3 inch needles, then taps them in an inch and a half; then just kind of twists them til he find the spot where I cringe.
You can tell when it works. Your body temp goes up or at least you start to sweat a little; afterwards you are trememdously thirsty.

But any discomfort or pain is not an echo or a worsening of what you are already suffering. It is more like hitting the very 'spot' that keeps scarring over with tissue and irritating the area.
Basically, I think of myself as a big steak getting tenderized, between the needles and the tea.

But the important thing is that I am choosing to go; if it turns out that I always have pain there, well this will help lessen it, and it will give me more dignity when and if I do have to confront a Pain Management Clinic.
I know exercise would help too; I am in the worst shape of my life.
But one thing at a time.
I got lucky.
This was the second acupuncturist I tried. After the first, I was ready to kiss it off forever. I had back pain, and they put needles in my ankles, forehead, I forget where else, and used some electrodes on top of the needles and some burning herbs. It was really pleasant but for me it did not work.

Now for others, that approach with the electrodes works way better; my dr has that stuff; he just doesn't use it on me.

So, yeah, give it a go. All the local newspapers and circulars usually have a first time special from some clinics in them; if you don't like the first, wait a while, go to the second.

Here is another thought Antique and everyone else who is worried (I WAS!!!) Ask the dr to put just one needle in an area and show you how it works--

Here is directly opposing to Acupuncture philosophy and advice- if you are on anti-anxiety medication, it sure would be good timing to take a dose in time before the visit. This will help you relax and let the tissue relax and let go and the circulation won't be constricted...you got it. Don't pain med up too much (not saying anyone does

) because you want to be able to identify those flashes of discomfort when he pokes them or she, I should say!
Try it!

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