ACUPUNCTURE ~~ Anyone tried it??

saleboat · 08-07-2007, 02:46 AM

I did acupuncture through treatment as well-- I had been going to an acupuncturist prior to dx for anxiety issues.

As for dealing with chemo symptoms, I felt relief from the acupuncture. A bonus was that the acupuncturist was a 10-year cancer survivor, so he was great in many ways.

Jen

MJo · 08-07-2007, 09:49 AM

I did it once a week during chemo. I still do it once a month. I will probably switch to every two months soon, but I plan to continue taking accupuncture. My asthma is much, much better. I stil have pain from Arimidex. WOuld it be worse if I stop accupuncture? I don't want to find out.

lu ann · 08-07-2007, 12:38 PM

I had it at Cancer Treatment Centers of America during radiation treatment. I had to have my arms up over my head for about 25 minutes during rads, which caused me discomfort from the scar tissue I have in my chest caused by tram flap reconstruction. I only had the procedure once, but changed to chair massages for my back, which was like heaven.

Lu Ann

StephN · 08-07-2007, 06:20 PM

Had my first acupuncture treatment today and it was overall a good experience. It was basically painless or one the very thin needle being inserted she adjusted if I said it was stingy. But hardly felt a thing for the most part. And only one tiny drop of blood on my leg.

The young lady spent a long time with the intake/history form and understanding all I have been through in the past 7 years. Her mom passed away from cancer a few years back so she was very interested to see that we are able to survive as stage IV for an extended period.
I went more for drainage and "damp" control, which also translates to allergy symptoms. I can tell a real difference after the treatment.

This is a more interesting subject then I thought it would be. My gal is a Chinese method practitioner. There are several other schools of acupuncture.

doh2pa · 08-08-2007, 11:06 AM

Hi Steph,

Glad to hear that your first experience was a good one.

I started seeing an accupuncturist in April for lingering neuropathy in my toes. After 2 treatments, I felt about a 75% improvement and was thrilled. I continue to go to her once a month for relaxation and overall health issues.

Donna