Accpuncture

[Cassi307]

Just curious- has anyone tried accupuncture to help manage symptoms such as pain? What kind of feedback can you provide?

[odie]

Tried it for several sessions and didn't see any change.  But acupuncturists are only as good as their training and interpretation. I wasn't impressed with mine. If I had the $ and access I would give it more of a try.  Only one part time acupuncturist in my area.

[finallyadx]

I have not personally tried it, but plan to.  I believe as the previous poster stated, some acupuncturists are better than others.

I believe you will hear from some other posters that they have had some success with acupuncture.  It is certainly worth a try.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[tamaran17]

hi Cassi,
i'm a new member so i'm reading through older posts and wanted to chime in. i've been going to acupuncture for a few years now for a variety of things......allergies/asthma, joint pain, fatigue, migraines...lots of things that are turning out to be sjogrens related. Its done wonders for me when I go consistently. unfortunately my insurance doesnt cover it so its a bit $$$ for me but now that i only go every few weeks its not so bad. well worth the relief if you can find a good one.

[Jellyb]

Hi Cassi
I have a great a acupuncturist that was recommended by my PCP. I agree with the other posters that there are good and bad ones so I would try and get a good referral from someone you trust.

I have been treated for a bulging discs at L4 and S1 that gave me do much pain, but I did not want to have a steroid injection. So I opted to try the acupuncture first and was a bit of a non believer. After about six visits it was like the pain was fading away. I still go back from time to time when the pain comes back but I am a believer now

[Cassi307]

Thanks everyone. My insurance will cover it for back issues. I have to ask if they will cover it for pain management.
I am frustrated in that there are no approved acupuncturists  within 10 miles of here without going into NYC. To do that I would need to take a bus and train and be able to walk long NYC blocks. I am going to keep looking.

[jessiblah]

I went to a chiropractor that did a massage and insurance covered it. He also did acupuncture but only on my tmj joints as this is one of my main issues. It has helped but only short term.

[tiffferoni]

I have had it done for pain management.  I have found that it did not help and that the medications and heat/ice works much better.