Anyone on here had....................?

Question

Acupunture. I'm in a lot of pain. Is it better that seeing a conventional doctor?

Thanks eveyone.

Answer 1

My husband had it but it didn't work and it also costs a lot. Some say it does though, but nobody I know.

Answer 2

I have mild cerebral palsy, so I know a few things about pain and how to deal with it. Mine comes from muscle tension and spasms. I don't know if your pain is relatable or not but here is what works for me. Hopefully it will help a little. These are home remedies only, I do suggest you see a doctor first just in case there may be something seriously wrong. Better safe than sorry. Please keep in mind that even though these techniques work well for me it is always better to see a professional first, at the very least they'll be able to tell you what is wrong with your body and why, which will help you find better ways to control your pain.

1. Heating pad - 10 to 20 min's at a time.
2. Light stretching first, if that doesn't work it out, then heavy stretching.
3. massaging muscles - first lightly, if that doesn't work, vigorously.
4. Meditation - 5 to 10 minutes, concentrating more on breathing instead of the pain, sometimes relieving your stress by breathing and allowing the muscles to relax helps relieve the pain.
5. Tai Chi - I'm still new to this but the slow movements and concentrated breathing techniques seem to help a little. It seems to be like a form of moving meditation plus it makes all the muscles work out a bit taking the pressure of the joints.
6. Hot Shower - 20 to 30 minutes as hot as I can stand it to loosen the muscles and gain elasticity.
7. Joint manipulation - I don't suggest this to anyone as it is painful and can cause joint damage. The reason I use it is because my joints shift loose due to the muscle tightness which makes the pain worse. I have to pop/manipulate them back in to relieve the pain and to help relax the muscles that got moved out of place.
8. Ice pack - sometimes the cold will relieve the pain but in my case also tenses up the muscles so I try to use ice packs in a limited basis.
9. Medication - Ibuprofren (Motrin), Naproxin Sodium (Aleve); So far these have both worked well for me, If I feel intense pain/spasms coming on I will take either 2 motrin or 1 aleve, always with food and a tall glass of water. Tylenol also helps but the other two limits swelling while tylenol doesn't. Be careful not to over medicate yourself though (always limit the amount of meds in your system). If you use them too often or over a long period of time you can cause yourself liver damage, stomach bleeding/ulcers, drowsiness (never good if you need to leave the house for any reason), and in the worst case scenario: death. FYI - Don't use pills as an all-cure for your pain, if you do you may get too attached to using them all the time for relief thereby getting addicted to using them and making them less effective in relieving pain. It can definitely cause you more pain and problems in the future.

Answer 3

I guess it depends on where the pain is. If it's back pain, see the doctor, have an MRI or CT scan just to make sure you don't have any herniated discs or anything. You could try seeing a chiropractor for pain relief. I've not had accupuncture, but as some of the other people have said, it can work for some and not for others. Also, try a heating pad for a few minutes at a time and see if that helps. Good luck.

Answer 4

I do Acupuncture for pain relief and find it very useful... It all depends on your pain. You should have the cause of your pain fully investigated first, If you have and you have long term chronic pain then I would give it a go. I would advise you to have NHS treatment, not based on your ability to pay but on the benefit you get. Physiotherapists and Pain clinics are the best source of Acupuncture in the NHS.

Answer 5

Depends where the pain is. You may be better getting a scan referral through your GP. Reflexology has been known to work better than acupuncture on certain pains. Speak to your GP first. Good luck

Answer 6

Acupuncture is not a remedy for illness and pains.It is more of a fancy.If you want to have your pain reduced use only modern medicine.Consult a doctor.Paracetamol is the best painkiller.

Answer 7

acupuncture can be EXTREMELY effective if you are open to it.

if you are a skeptic from the start, nothing will work.

also, MANY times, when you have acupuncture, emotional things come up. one time i cried (sobbed) on the table for over 30 minutes. many men are VERY uncomfortable with this possibility.

good luck

Answer 8

works for some

Answer 9

I get acupuncture all the time, it really helps me out a lot. I recommend you give it a go a few times, and base your opinion on that.

Answer 10

i havent had it but im sure that there is allot about it on the net.
Its quite an old practice but i think that i would rather stick to a medical practitioner