I am due to have acupuncture for a problem I have had with my neck. I am on strong Solpadol tablets so wanted a natural remedy to help me and am booked in for acupuncture. But am a bit scared because last time I had acupuncture for something different I fainted (please note, I am not scared of needles at all - it was the chilled out feeling it gave me that made me dizzy and faint). Had anyone else had this? Is it a good ides to try it again?
2007-02-27 01:01:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Just wanted to confirm I am not paying for my acupuncture - it is on the NHS.
2007-02-27 01:52:14 · update #1
Yes I have had acupuncture and it can give you a bit of a head rush sometimes (I quite like it). Tell the practitioner before you start so that he's aware of your possible reactions. And I would advise taking it easy for the rest of the day and not driving yourself home after.
But to answer your question, yes, I would give it another go before you write it off completely. Especially if you're not paying for it.
2007-02-28 07:26:18 · answer #1 · answered by astrokitty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If acupuncture made me faint, I would be looking for another therapist. I use acupuncture for painful joint problems. It releases the blocked energy that makes the joints sore. Usually it takes a few weeks for the joint to heal. It's worked every time for me, with no fainting. Look for a chinese herbalist who can direct you to a acupuncturist. I prefer to go to someone who is a master in this therapy.
2007-02-27 16:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I HIGHLT recommend accupuncture. I have done it on myself. I use about 68 of the 705 accupuncture points.
The people saying accupuncture did not help for a bad back. My friend Mike received amazing benefit for a bad back.
He had been injured at work, and he tried normal medicine, and the doctors put him on percodan, and he was popping pills like crazy, and was in constant pain.
Six months later he lost his health insurance, and was becoming very depressed from the pain. A friend and I recommended accupuncture.
After three treatments he had his life back. He was able to go back to work, and enjoy his active lifestyle including hunting.
2007-02-27 19:24:36 · answer #3 · answered by Rev. Two Bears 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think you should go for it. But if you experience the same issues this time, maybe you should stop.
Acupuncture affects people differently. It has worked well for me (I have eczema) and I have no complaints. I don't know if you'll have success with it, but yes I think you should give it another try. Listen to your instincts while you're there though. And if you really uncomfortable don't force yourself to continue.
2007-02-27 01:12:47 · answer #4 · answered by Opal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Acupuncture does not cure everything, because you have a bad experience you think it 's useless but it does treat a lot of diseases satisfactorily.
2007-02-27 01:16:27 · answer #5 · answered by van n 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
i also had it for a back problem, wasnt any good for that, howver it did help me in another way for another condtion i had at that time, and ye i was walking on air for baout 1 hour when i returned home, i wouldnt have it any more for real bad pain, with joints ect.
2007-02-27 01:11:58 · answer #6 · answered by rosydog2001 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
make sure someone is with you to drive and that you have something to eat to help ground you afterwards. and get up and move slowly.
2007-02-27 01:39:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I just didn't find Acupunture any use, I have a bad back.........
2007-02-27 01:05:58 · answer #8 · answered by Margaret 5 · 1⤊ 5⤋
i took my girlfriend to have accupuncture and it killed her......................mind you she was a "blow up girlfriend" tra
2007-02-27 01:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by liam h 2 · 5⤊ 17⤋