Hey Community,
*This is a bit lengthy but I wanted to share in case anyone is interested an alternative way to pain relief. I am DESPERATE for something and DO NOT want to go back on the meds.
I did my first acupuncture session with a new person who came highly recommended. I had tried acupuncture before but there was a BIG difference this time.
1} I want to help my pain without medicating myself
2} I researched and found someone who specializes in Chinese medicine...sorry to sound racist, but I wanted to find a Chinese doctor this time...thought closer to the source?!
3} I am willing to deal with the discomfort of the needles etc. before, I had a really hard time with the needle thing
He did a very in depth evaluation of me first by talking about what was wrong. I told him all about my back + neck spinal fusion surgeries that happened so close together, being medication for 3+ years and JUST getting off meds 11 or so days ago, unable to sleep well plus massive pain and withdrawal symptoms.
Then he touched (squeezed) my feet all over (section by section) and gave me a very clear understanding of what was going wrong with my body. He said it was my tailbone (not my L5 S1...did I get the surgery for no reason??) that was the problem, plus it radiates through the hip, knees and ankle. (He said it is all connected...yes) He also found that my adrenal glands were a bit of out whack, otherwise he said although I am a hyper person, I am perfectly healthy. He was NOT judging my med use and just wanted to help me get through feeling so yucky.
Then he placed needles that are taped on me (suppose to keep them in until Sat.)...so they keep working. Then he used needles all over for specific things, set it up with some sort of stimulant, electric current and I stayed there that way for about 25 minutes.
Maybe I want to believe so badly, but I feel a lot better! He told me to not sit too much as I am still healing but I don't have the stabbing pain and I feel less anxious for sure. I am seeing him again Sat. so he can remove the needles that are tape on me and he wants to continue working on me for awhile until I am on my way.
He also prescribes herbs but did not give me anything for now.
I am a pretty practical person and know the value of western medicine, but I think this might be a good way for me to tackle my pain issues and not do the drugs. I am feeling hopeful and also some pain relief. He was very reasonably priced by the way!
Hope this post helps someone. Day 11 and staying strong!