Has anyone tried acupuncture for neuropathy?

Posted by Nancy Banks @banksnc49, Jun 27, 2018

I was just wondering if anyone has tried acupuncture for neuropathy. The balls of my feet and toes on both feet are affected. It’s no longer covered on my insurance plan so I have to pay out of pocket for the treatments. I was told I would need about 9 or 10. It would cost me about $1000. I’d like to hear if anyone has had success with this type of treatment. Thanks, Nancy Banks.

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skip | @skipneuroathy | Jul 17 7:27pm

I underwent acupuncture twice a week for 11 months. The only positive response was, at first it seemed to help my balance. However, I tried acupuncture to relieve my night pains that prevented me from having enough sleep. I have had neuropathy for 14 or 13 years. I have not had a normal (5 to 8 hours) night sleep in that time. After trying only those meds prescribed by my doctor, I have come to realize that any help to get better sleep has to come from me. I have found a routine that helps me to some degree. Please do not spend money on homeopathic "meds" and/or "things" that promise to "cure" neuropathy. These things are only sold by modern day snake-oil salespeople. Try to stay as possible as possible and listen to your body during times of some relief.