Acupuncture

Acupuncture, I was asked if I would like to be in a study using acupuncture for the treatment of MS. I said no i want to do my own research before i say yes, Has anyone use acupuncture for the treatment of this disease.

[Marcih]

I had a Dr interested in my MS.

Went 5 times.

1st time-needles in fingers and toes.

2nd thru 5th time in fingers , toes, and also in skull. I might add, VERY odd feeling, and odd feelings in skull for literally a month after getting.

*** The 5th appt, he said I was too stressed out for acupuncture. I was surprised that was said, havent been back.

That was my own experience. Not saying negative things....

[Hidden in reply to Marcih]

thank you, I think I may pass on this. Not afraid of needles not for me

[falalalala]

No,I haven't tried it but it sounds interesting to me.

[jimeka]

I don’t know how they can stipulate that they are treating ms. I have had lots of acupuncture for pain and it worked, but ms in general, how do they know what to treat, it’s an invisible disease?

[Lilith08]

I’ve had acupuncture a handful of times but that was before MS. If it weren’t so expensive I’d love to do it somewhat regularly but I also can’t say how much it helped with anything in particular.

I don’t see any harm in trying it and it could be interesting to see what effect it has. Is acupuncture the key to getting better? Probably not, but it can help with pain and stress, at the very least. Unless of course the idea of being a pincushion causes stress 😁 then it cancels out!

[goatgal]

I've had, and benefitted from, many acupuncture sessions. It is an ancient healing practice and very helpful for pain. I've never seen it touted as a cure for MS or anything else, but as relief from symptoms it is listed (along with diet, exercise, yoga, tai chi) as complementary treatment. The needles are weird (if you watch, I don't), but treatments relax me completely and make me feel great.

[pamgarner]

my dr has it on it's list of possible relief, up there with massage,yoga, exercise.I haven't tried it but I have spoke to a couple of people that do it other reasons,they swear by it.I go to massage 2x month,but only 30 min segments and she only massages my legs and feet.helps me alot for a few days, anything for relief!and it costs less

[Hidden in reply to pamgarner]

They offer me a massage therapy I did say yes to that , they told they would stick needles in the end of my fingers and toes. I thought about how my legs kick out for no reason and said no for that reason

[ahrogers]

I would definitely try it if I had symptoms I thought it would help with. What symptoms does the trial help with?

[Hidden in reply to ahrogers]

They did not tell that but I said no as soon as I was asked, I was told if I change my mind I can still sign up

[IFwczs]

I had weekly acupuncture sessions for many years. My neuro's assistant said the only thing it helps with is numbness. Even though it is covered by my insurance in full and is right across the street, I stopped going a couple of months ago. Russians have a good expression for what it was for me - like compresses for the dead. It didn't do anything, it certainly didn't help with numbness. I didn't go for pain management, strictly for MS. I am sure it helps someone with pain management. But when my husband went because his elbow used to hurt before he went, it started hurting again after acupuncture. If you want to try it, remember one thing - it is important: MS patients should not have acupuncture needles anywhere on their head! The acupuncturist will want to put the needles on your face/ears for stress relief and sleep issues and your skull for general circulation. DON'T LET THEM.

[Hidden in reply to IFwczs]

Thank you for the information , I decided not to try it.

[KelliJ]

I had acupuncture for 2 years for MS pain and migraines. I went 3 times a week. I thought it worked very well. I especially liked the zen-type state I was able to drift into while the needles were in. I quit going because my acupuncturist/yoga teacher, ironically, was a very negative person. She became very offensive if she didn't agree with my doctor recommendations. I decided I didn't need that negative energy in my life. Since we now leave the cold in winter for a warmer climate, I've been lazy and haven't found a new location.

[IFwczs in reply to KelliJ]

Have you moved already? My husband and I have decided to retire in the South (not going to for a while, but these winters have got to stop!).

[Rileymom]

I do a 90 minute session about every 3 weeks. I’ve only had one practitioner and she has extensive training. It helps with my overall health and to some extent spasticity. I would go more if I could afford it. I also do massage, physical therapy, supplements, diet, and a DMT. All of these things have helped me be relapse free for the past 16 months and my MS was fairly active. So, if it were me, I’d say a big YES with the stipulation that you find a practitioner with extensive training and who gives you good results (you’ll know after the first or second time) In the US, training varies state to state.

[6092177588]

Yes, over ten years ago. You are doing the right thing to research. It may help some conditions but there is more to come for Ms. Thanks and best wishes to you.

[Hidden in reply to 6092177588]

Thank you