I was referred to an acupuncturist by my naturalist for long term idiopathic neuropathy. I was told I would/should feel some relief after the first three sessions. I went 6 times and my feet were burning so bad after the 6th that I had to quit.
I was given various Chinese supplements during the 6 weeks so any improvement could have been from those. I was told by a friend that they need to use the long needle method for at least 20 sessions to notice any change. BTW, my guy used electronic stimulation with 4 of the needles.
A lot of tingling and nerve twitches in legs during the 1/2 hour treatment. I believe he used 12 to 16 needles from head to toe. I had two other Dr's perform similar treatment and those were a totally different experience: Relaxing and emotional. Due to conflicts in schedule I didn't continue with those. I can only advise that you check out the credentials and specific treatment results from the acupuncturist. I ask to talk to the patients that have been helped by them. Obviously they cant provide such but they can offer examples of conditions they have successfully treated. Keep in mind that it may work for one person but not another given same circumstances. Frustrating at best.
Wish I had better results for you.
I was referred to an acupuncturist by my naturalist for long term idiopathic neuropathy. I was told I would/should feel some relief after the first three sessions. I went 6 times and my feet were burning so bad after the 6th that I had to quit.
I was given various Chinese supplements during the 6 weeks so any improvement could have been from those. I was told by a friend that they need to use the long needle method for at least 20 sessions to notice any change. BTW, my guy used electronic stimulation with 4 of the needles.
A lot of tingling and nerve twitches in legs during the 1/2 hour treatment. I believe he used 12 to 16 needles from head to toe. I had two other Dr's perform similar treatment and those were a totally different experience: Relaxing and emotional. Due to conflicts in schedule I didn't continue with those. I can only advise that you check out the credentials and specific treatment results from the acupuncturist. I ask to talk to the patients that have been helped by them. Obviously they cant provide such but they can offer examples of conditions they have successfully treated. Keep in mind that it may work for one person but not another given same circumstances. Frustrating at best.
Wish I had better results for you.
@footpain I also went to acupuncturist and was told it would take 10 sessions before I would see any improvement in my neuropathic symptoms, which were nocturnal cramping in my calfs and ankles. I did not complete the 10 sessions, but completed six sessions and felt disappointed that I felt no change whatsoever in my symptoms. I personally feel that the minimum 10 sessions if just a way to keep you coming back to generate revenue. I've also tried IV infusions of ALA cocktail, and was also told by my naturopath that it would take 10 sessions before I saw significant results. The out of pocket expenses mount up. I completed six sessions and had absolutely zero change in my symptoms.
I have idiopathic neuropathy and had severe burning in my knees and legs, they were literally hot to the touch. After just two one hour sessions the burning lessened. It was not painfull and my practictioner does not put electricity on the needles. I now go just once a month for a tune up. Accupuncture has really helped me. My symptoms are still there but much more manageable.
I have idiopathic neuropathy and had severe burning in my knees and legs, they were literally hot to the touch. After just two one hour sessions the burning lessened. It was not painfull and my practictioner does not put electricity on the needles. I now go just once a month for a tune up. Accupuncture has really helped me. My symptoms are still there but much more manageable.
In late 2024 I went to an acupuncturist who claimed to be an expert in neaurophy. Told me the treatment plan would be 40, 1/2 hour sessions. Expensive, insurance did not cover.
40 sessions later, no improvement. The acupuncturist actually wanted to do 10 more sessions. For me, it was a money grab.
Acupuncture doesn't work for everybody. I've had several issues that have been resolved so I decided to try it with my mild neuropathy in fingers and toes. The success doesn't happen overnight but the neuropathy is slowly going away and I'll keep getting 1-hr treatments every 2 weeks. I've come to the realization that I have to be my own strongest advocate and figure out a path forward using integrated medicine including acupuncture. I would advise people to not agree to a long treatment plan. Try it for a few sessions to determine if you think it is working for you. I have a medical savings account and that is how I'm paying for my sessions.
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I was referred to an acupuncturist by my naturalist for long term idiopathic neuropathy. I was told I would/should feel some relief after the first three sessions. I went 6 times and my feet were burning so bad after the 6th that I had to quit.
I was given various Chinese supplements during the 6 weeks so any improvement could have been from those. I was told by a friend that they need to use the long needle method for at least 20 sessions to notice any change. BTW, my guy used electronic stimulation with 4 of the needles.
A lot of tingling and nerve twitches in legs during the 1/2 hour treatment. I believe he used 12 to 16 needles from head to toe. I had two other Dr's perform similar treatment and those were a totally different experience: Relaxing and emotional. Due to conflicts in schedule I didn't continue with those. I can only advise that you check out the credentials and specific treatment results from the acupuncturist. I ask to talk to the patients that have been helped by them. Obviously they cant provide such but they can offer examples of conditions they have successfully treated. Keep in mind that it may work for one person but not another given same circumstances. Frustrating at best.
Wish I had better results for you.
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2 Reactions@footpain I also went to acupuncturist and was told it would take 10 sessions before I would see any improvement in my neuropathic symptoms, which were nocturnal cramping in my calfs and ankles. I did not complete the 10 sessions, but completed six sessions and felt disappointed that I felt no change whatsoever in my symptoms. I personally feel that the minimum 10 sessions if just a way to keep you coming back to generate revenue. I've also tried IV infusions of ALA cocktail, and was also told by my naturopath that it would take 10 sessions before I saw significant results. The out of pocket expenses mount up. I completed six sessions and had absolutely zero change in my symptoms.
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1 ReactionI have idiopathic neuropathy and had severe burning in my knees and legs, they were literally hot to the touch. After just two one hour sessions the burning lessened. It was not painfull and my practictioner does not put electricity on the needles. I now go just once a month for a tune up. Accupuncture has really helped me. My symptoms are still there but much more manageable.
@amanancy Good morning. Glad to hear that acupuncture is helping. Are your visits covered by insurance(Medicare, specifically). Thanks much.
@heisenberg34 Unfortunatly no he does not accept medicare,
@amanancy Thanks. Very few are covered by Medicare.
In late 2024 I went to an acupuncturist who claimed to be an expert in neaurophy. Told me the treatment plan would be 40, 1/2 hour sessions. Expensive, insurance did not cover.
40 sessions later, no improvement. The acupuncturist actually wanted to do 10 more sessions. For me, it was a money grab.
Acupuncture doesn't work for everybody. I've had several issues that have been resolved so I decided to try it with my mild neuropathy in fingers and toes. The success doesn't happen overnight but the neuropathy is slowly going away and I'll keep getting 1-hr treatments every 2 weeks. I've come to the realization that I have to be my own strongest advocate and figure out a path forward using integrated medicine including acupuncture. I would advise people to not agree to a long treatment plan. Try it for a few sessions to determine if you think it is working for you. I have a medical savings account and that is how I'm paying for my sessions.