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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bestgrammy | @bestgrammy | Aug 2 3:19pm

In reply to @mrmacabre "My doctor said that at best it's only temporary, and insurance won't cover the expenses." + (show)

I think Medicare will cover so many visits if needed

txgbear2 | @txgbear2 | Aug 3 10:12am

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

I’ve tried it … nothing other than my wallet was lighter

zelliebw | @zellieb1 | Aug 4 12:28pm

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

I have chemo induced neuropathy in my hands and feet. I tried acupuncture to no avail. I had 10 expensive sessions. Very relaxing but no help.

margesil | @margesil | Aug 4 8:27pm

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

Thanks for your response. It seems it either helps for a bit, or not at all.

margesil | @margesil | Aug 4 8:30pm

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

The twitchiness is something I experience as Restless Leg Syndrome. Very annoying condition that interferes with sleep. If I can come in down, the neuropathy is also more settled.
Does anyone have suggestions to stop Restless Legs?

lajoksd2nd | @lajoksd2nd | Aug 5 2:34am

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

Is chemotherapy induced peroneal neuropathy causing foot drop reversible and how long can it take to reverse after completing radiotherapy

John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Aug 5 7:24am

In reply to @lajoksd2nd "Is chemotherapy induced peroneal neuropathy causing foot drop reversible and how long can it take to..." + (show)

Welcome @lajoksd2nd, I'm not sure anyone can really answer your question with any certainty. I would be asking the same question if it were me. @kathan55, @erichendrix and @pat2628 have mentioned foot drop following CIPN treatment and may have some thoughts to share with you. There are also quite a few discussions on foot drop that you might find helpful. Here's a search link that lists the foot drop discussions - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/?search=foot%20drop.

masosa373 | @masosa373 | Oct 5 2:52pm

In reply to @ctiernan09 "My husband has non-diabetic peripheral neuropathy. He has tried many things, but we’re wondering now about..." + (show)

Has anyone done acupuncture to treat the symptoms? If so, does it work?

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Oct 5 8:08pm

In reply to @masosa373 "Has anyone done acupuncture to treat the symptoms? If so, does it work?" + (show)

@masosa373, welcome. I moved your question about neuropathy and acupuncture to this related discussion:
- Has anyone tried acupuncture for neuropathy? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/has-anyone-tried-acupuncture-for-neuropathy/

You'll find several other active discussions on the topic using the group search here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/neuropathy/?search=Acupuncture&index=discussions

aileenredding | @aileenredding | Oct 6 11:55am

I have used acupuncture and dry needling for cervical spine pain. Both worked. Acupuncture was comfortable and dry needling was hard. The only thing with dry needling is it did hurt but it hurt less than the trapped cervical nerves so I guess it was a relief. After I finished the treatment I was fine. I never thought about using it for numbness.