Posted on Jul 20, 2024
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I'm a person who can stand a lot of pain without complaining however, the sciatic nerve has been causing me a lot of pain in my right leg for years. For a long time I thought it was my hip joint but the V.A. did an xray and they said it is fine. The problem is I don't have any cartilage in my lower back; it's all worn away. My primary care has recommended acupuncture as a way to help deal with the pain. I have resisted up until now but am seriously considering it. It is really bad at night when I am trying to get to sleep and keeps me awake for hours sometimes while I am tossing and turning trying to find a position to make it ease up. Lately, driving more than a half hour makes it a challenge to go any distance. I have an appointment on 29 July with whole health to discuss this and other options. I'd like to hear from anyone who has tried this treatment and what if it helped them.
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I was not impressed when I tried accupuncture.,My current ‘treatment’ is application of a pulsing vibrator that emits ‘waves’ into my posterior. After the second of ten weekly treatments, the middle toes of one foot were painful for 24 hours. The technique has not yet been identified by name. When I do get a name for it, I shall share it.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Happiness Frequency Serotonin Dopamine
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CMS Hayden, ?
It's Known That Everything Has A Frequency, From Small Blades Of Grass To The Great Pyramids Of Egypt. ~~ YA, Me Too; I Went "H U H"? ~ Many Can Serve Various Purpose's, Based Upon The Frequency And Velocity Of The Vibrations. ~~ Here's But One, Of 1,000's Freely Available Throughout The Web. ~~
https://youtu.be/SD6-7mbJaSg
It's Known That Everything Has A Frequency, From Small Blades Of Grass To The Great Pyramids Of Egypt. ~~ YA, Me Too; I Went "H U H"? ~ Many Can Serve Various Purpose's, Based Upon The Frequency And Velocity Of The Vibrations. ~~ Here's But One, Of 1,000's Freely Available Throughout The Web. ~~
https://youtu.be/SD6-7mbJaSg
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CSM Charles Hayden
Is this a duplicate? Elsewhere, I posted a link to a SHOCKWAVE equipment provider. Now I am unable to get that site up due to the vagaries of RP.. The link with descriptions of Shockwave treatment must still be on the ‘net’ under “SHOCKWAVE”.. Cpl Vic Burk SGT Philip Roncari SFC William Farrell PO1 H Gene Lawrence MSG Joseph Cristofaro LTC (Join to see) LTC Stephen C. ]Lt Col Charlie Brown SPC (Join to see) Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen PO1 William "Chip" Nagel SSG Warren Swan @SGT Kevin Hughes
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
CSM Charles Hayden -
Very Well Could Be, But It's The 1st Time I've Posted It,
So I Really Can't Answer Your Questions About Other Ones.
Very Well Could Be, But It's The 1st Time I've Posted It,
So I Really Can't Answer Your Questions About Other Ones.
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VIC ~~ Give Chiropractic Treatment A Try.
From My Personal Experiences, SCIATIC Pain Can Be Totally Relieved.
The Problem You May Encounter Is Getting A Referral By An M.D. If A Referral's Needed;
As Far Too Many Don't Believe In Chiropractics. BUT It ' "K-ing WORKS. And, With Me,
ONE Treatment Is All I Needed. Much Is Caused By Pinched Nerves Along The Spine,
And Chiropractics Relieves that Pressure. ~"SMOKE If Ya Got'em"~
From My Personal Experiences, SCIATIC Pain Can Be Totally Relieved.
The Problem You May Encounter Is Getting A Referral By An M.D. If A Referral's Needed;
As Far Too Many Don't Believe In Chiropractics. BUT It ' "K-ing WORKS. And, With Me,
ONE Treatment Is All I Needed. Much Is Caused By Pinched Nerves Along The Spine,
And Chiropractics Relieves that Pressure. ~"SMOKE If Ya Got'em"~
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Cpl Vic Burk
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney Thanks Brother Rick but I've already tried the chiropractor route. The relief was very temporary, like about one to two days.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Cpl Vic Burk -
If All Else Fails, It May Be Worth Being Given A 2nd Chance.
If All Else Fails, It May Be Worth Being Given A 2nd Chance.
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I haven’t tried it, however, with a reputable acupuncturist I would try it if necessary. Years ago I watched a video of brain surgery on an individual that had to be awake to respond to different stimuli of the brain. No anesthetic was used except acupuncture. It convinced me if you have a good practitioner it works.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
I Saw A Program Involving Acupuncture Being Applied In China.
The Patient Was Anesthetized Using Acupuncture & Surgery Was Preformed
Within The Stomach Area.....
The Patient Was Anesthetized Using Acupuncture & Surgery Was Preformed
Within The Stomach Area.....
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Bethina Lee
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney you cannot be anesthetized while doing Acupuncture LOL your not supposed to...the needles are just supposed to pierce the top dermis and epidermis not past the muscle layer unless it's deep tissue acupuncture. Even then it's not supposed to hurt...it's a repetitive process; not just once or 2 times will work...I would say several months...western medicine has us in the mindset cures need to be automatic...in eastern medicine, it's not. Now my thoughts are you want to try something that's been around for 5000+ years with proven results or western medicine that has only been around since the Grecian Times?
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Bethina Lee -
~~ Perioperative Acupuncture and Related Techniques ...~~
pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/102/5/1031/...
Perioperative acupuncture can be divided into three components:
(1) preoperative preparation;
(2) intraoperative acupuncture-assisted anesthesia; and
(3) postoperative care, which includes postoperative pain control, nausea and vomiting reduction, and normalization of bowel function.
~~ Perioperative Acupuncture and Related Techniques ...~~
pubs.asahq.org/anesthesiology/article/102/5/1031/...
Perioperative acupuncture can be divided into three components:
(1) preoperative preparation;
(2) intraoperative acupuncture-assisted anesthesia; and
(3) postoperative care, which includes postoperative pain control, nausea and vomiting reduction, and normalization of bowel function.
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