Posted on Jul 20, 2024
Cpl Vic Burk
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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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Maj Robert Thornton
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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
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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I Saw A Program Involving Acupuncture Being Applied In China.
The Patient Was Anesthetized Using Acupuncture & Surgery Was Preformed
Within The Stomach Area.....
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Bethina Lee
Bethina Lee
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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
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
4 mo
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.
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LCDR Anthony Craft
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Edited 1 mo ago
Similar story here!! I’ve struggled with nerve pain in my arm due to a pinched nerve in my neck. After (physically and financially) exhausting various treatments, I found a fantastic chiropractor near me: https://bodysciencetherapy.com/chiropractor-mississauga/ who focused on spinal alignment and made a significant difference in my recovery. I’ve also heard great things about acupuncture for nerve pain, so it could be a beneficial addition to your treatment plan. Believe it or not, I used to be a big advocate for conventional medicine, so this was fun for me, lol. Anyway, I hope your upcoming appointment goes well and you find relief with acupuncture! <3
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Cpl Vic Burk
Cpl Vic Burk
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LCDR Anthony Craft It definitely helps in some ways. In about a week I'll post the full update.
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CSM Charles Hayden
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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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Cpl Vic Burk
Cpl Vic Burk
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CSM Charles Hayden I'll ask what it's called when I go see them on the 29th. Thanks!
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
4 mo
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
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CSM Charles Hayden
CSM Charles Hayden
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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
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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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.
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