Well, the arthritis has reached an all time bad. I NEED to do something about it, so I decided to initially explore an alternative route. My mom helped me a find a couple of great options. So, today was my first attempt - a chinese medicine doctor. She is an MD, but practices herbal medicine and acupuncture. So I experienced about 12 needles poked around my body today (including my forehead - sorry I forgot the camera!) and I have to say it wasn't too bad! She also mixed me up my own special batch of dry herbs which I am supposed to boil down and drink for the next week. Yummm. It's worth a try, right? It's a slight bit out of my natural comfort zone, but I want to explore ALL options for my health and my body. By the way, I'd love to hear anyone's experiences or encouragement in this specific area!
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Acupuncture
Well, the arthritis has reached an all time bad. I NEED to do something about it, so I decided to initially explore an alternative route. My mom helped me a find a couple of great options. So, today was my first attempt - a chinese medicine doctor. She is an MD, but practices herbal medicine and acupuncture. So I experienced about 12 needles poked around my body today (including my forehead - sorry I forgot the camera!) and I have to say it wasn't too bad! She also mixed me up my own special batch of dry herbs which I am supposed to boil down and drink for the next week. Yummm. It's worth a try, right? It's a slight bit out of my natural comfort zone, but I want to explore ALL options for my health and my body. By the way, I'd love to hear anyone's experiences or encouragement in this specific area!
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I wish you the absolute best with this new medical treatment. I've never tried it, but always believed it has its place (just like chiropractors). Is it a cure-all? No, probably not...but neither is "modern medicine" by far. Can it help? Only you can answer that. Keep us posted!
Nancy
Jamie,
I hope that this treatment can help you. I am convinced that the herbs/acupuncture and the adjustments I received from my Chiro helped me achieve pregnancy the first time around. I had a coworker that had a pain issue- I can't remember what exactly but I know that other than Vicodin or Oxycontin the only relief came from her acupuncture treatment and also from her chiropractic treatment. I hope it works for you also. Good luck and keep us posted.
I did acupuncture once for headaches. Can't say it cured it, but surprisingly the acupuncture felt good at the time. I'm a believer in Chinese medicine. I'll be curious to hear the future results. I always figure it can't hurt.
Tiffany
It amazing all the different things you are willing to try when you are in PAIN. I commend you for your courage and positive attitude through it all. I'll be curious to see what works for you.
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