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Does Acupuncture reduce symptoms of Chemotherapy induced neuropathy?
Cancer | Last Active: Jul 21, 2025 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Hi @bluniversal12. The theory between acupuncture and electro acupuncture are generally the same. It’s the application that’s different.
With standard acupuncture several needles (painless) are inserted along specific sites in the body. With electro acupuncture, only two needles are used, with a slight current generated between the two needles. They can be positioned fairly far apart. From my experience there may be a little more therapeutic ‘power’ with the electro-acupuncture than with the manual twirling. But both have been hugely helpful in treating my condition.
By the way, I extend my official welcome to Connect! I just noticed you’ve been a member for over a year and this is your first time posting. May I ask what brought you to Connect? Do you have peripheral neuropathy?
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I get both manual and electro-acupuncture each time at the same time and, in both cases, 20 acupuncture needles are inserted into appropriate areas. With electro-acupuncture, all 20 needles remain; however, two of the needles strategically chosen, are used or connected to wires with a slight current being generated between the two needles. The results for me have been phenomenal!