Has anyone tried acupuncture for neuropathy?

Posted by ctiernan09 @ctiernan09, Jun 24 1:38pm

My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about Acupuncture has anyone tried it and with what success?
His legs are not in pain. They are uncomfortable and twitchy as he tries to go to sleep at night and continues during the daytime.

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martame | @martame | Jun 27 7:44am

I have been getting acupuncture for about a year and it is the only thing that has helped me. I have tried every medication and had a spinal steroid shot and either the pills did nothing or gave me bad side effects and the shot did nothing as well. I am lucky to have found a wonderful acupuncturist provider who believes that nerves can heal. I go every other week and my insurance pays a portion.

flaherty2185 | @flaherty2185 | Jun 27 12:33pm

In reply to @jyoung1963 "I tried it 4 times. It made me feel temporarily relaxed but wasn’t enough relief to..." + (show)

I have used acupuncture and find limited temporary relief only.

suzirtist | @suzirtist | Jun 27 1:04pm

Yes, I did it for 6 months!!! Very expensive and didn't help me at all.
But that's just me.. good luck!

catmac444 | @catmac444 | Jun 27 2:30pm

I've had ONE acupuncturist really help me. In 2 treatments he made my hyperhidrosis completely go away for 2 months, but I've never found anyone else who was as skilled. He believed the deep muscles around my bones were pinching my nerves so he put needles in my thigh to my bone (like 2" deep) and I felt electrical signals when he did this, but then my muscles relaxed and I felt significant improvement..

artisticbone | @artisticbone | Jun 28 6:53am

In reply to @catmac444 "I've had ONE acupuncturist really help me. In 2 treatments he made my hyperhidrosis completely go..." + (show)

I receive acupuncture every month ( for many years) and my feet always feel better.

I also receive reflexology every other week which helps restore sensation in my feet.

Many years ago a PT recommended I order RHP Extra Strength Nerve Support Formula and I’ve been taking that daily since it relieves the pain in my feet completely. I highly recommend all three for greatly increased functionality. I also do cardio three or more times a week for 30 minutes in addition to strength training 1-2 times a week. I am 81 years old and working part time as a Craniosacral Therapist, which I also receive monthly. All of this makes a huge positive difference for me.

semaj | @semaj | Jun 28 8:30pm

I have started acupuncture and am getting some relief for the ankles to knees pain I get when I go to bed. I am a skeptic, so I am not yet convinced that there is a cause/effect link.

islandfrog | @islandfrog | Jun 29 1:30pm

I don't have any pain, just numbness in feet and toes. I also get cramps fairly regularly. Went to accupuncture sessions once a week for close to a year with no results. When I started having vertigo while on the table, I had to give it up

artisticbone | @artisticbone | Jun 29 3:43pm

In reply to @artisticbone "I receive acupuncture every month ( for many years) and my feet always feel better. I..." + (show)

I also want to add that I want to do whatever I can to remain functional and pain free. A year ago I also went gluten-free, which has made a huge difference for me. It helps reduce inflammation, and blood tests are now normal too where they weren't before. I also eat organic, in the summer I grow my own herbs and vegetables.

While I don't always 'want' to go to the gym to work out, I go anyway and notice the difference in how I walk when I arrive in contrast to how I walk when I leave. I always feel so much better! I also do 25 minutes of stretching exercises daily which helps too.

frankmoore | @frankmoore | Jun 30 7:40am

My friend tried that & it gave him some relief from the pain. Than his person doing acupuncture moved away. My fried went back to his Summer home & I haven’t been in contact with him.