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Anyone out there with experience with acupuncture and CFS?

mlr-mls425

Years back I tried acupuncture but did not see any difference in my CFS>
Marcy

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dawns.rose

I second that. I tried acupuncture for a year as our insurance at that time
covered it however, I really found no help with it other than the rest while
laying there... in fact the drive to and from usually did me in. :-(

----- Original Message -----
From: "marcy strauss" <mlr-mls425@juno.com>
Newsgroups: alt.med.cfs
To: <CFS-L@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 10:49 PM
Subject: Re: MED: Acupuncture

mikes

Hi All,
I used acupuncture at different times. I feel that it
has helped reduce
my pain, both emotional and physical. I believe that the results are
basically
temporary and can help one through a tough period.


Take Care,

Mike

andrea

I've used it off and on over several years. It won't cure CFIDS, but it
can help with specific symptoms and overall energy level. I did need to
go every week or two weeks to keep up the effect, though. It
specifically helped me for recurrent headaches, digestive problems,
painful joints, tendonitis, and the effects of perimenopausal hormone
fluctuations. I now go a few times a year, when other treatments
haven't worked.

One thing that I've noticed is that I got much better results when the
acupuncturist (if a full Doctor of Oriental Medicine) also prescribed
Chinese herbs for my condition. I got an increase in overall stamina
and endurance from a formula called Minor Bupleurum Formula.

Hope this helps!

--

Andrea Frankel (andrea at oro dot net) Nevada City, CA, USA
"...wake now! Discover that you are the song
that the morning brings..."

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on those few people who can appreciate you
for what you are." - Gail Godwin

kjmullen

I also use acupuncture and find that it gives me a feeling of well
being, it helps with energy and boosts my immune system. I have also
used it when my sciatica acts up, works almost right away and I don't
have to take any meds that make me groggy. My husband uses accupunture
for headaches, sinus and migrane. With traditional acupuncture, I would
go most every week.

You do not get the same results from all acupuncturists, be sure to look
at their qualifications and training. sue

dawns.rose

Hello.

Do you mind if I ask if your sciatica is related to CFS or not? THanks.

BTW, I used acupuncture also ditto with the reponses re: results working
short-term.

Tammi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin and Susan Mullen" <kjmullen@comcast.net>
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To: <CFS-L@MAELSTROM.STJOHNS.EDU>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: MED: Acupuncture

kjmullen

My sciatica has nothing to do with CFS. I fell on the ice and damaged a
couple of disks in my back, many years before I had CFS. sue

kanon11

Yes, a few years after coming down with it I had acupuncture regularly for
around a year. It didn't cure me, but I feel it was very instrumental in
getting rid of the very debilitating symptoms of my early years.

Acupuncture balances the energy in your body's meridians. Imbalance causes
disease and slows or prevents healing, so it's important to do this. For
me, however, it wasn't enough.

Kanon