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Which acupuncture points for ADT side effects?

Posted by johnwf @johnwf, Apr 10 9:47am

I’ve noted several posts relating acupuncture. I have been using an electro-acupuncture pen for years to manage various running injuries.

While my searches for "acupuncture/hot flashes/ADT" didn't yield a specific clinical protocol for ADT, I did find several references regarding acupuncture's benefits for hormonal hot flashes in general. The suggested pressure points are:
KI-3 (Taixi): Located on both ankles.
SP-6 (Sanyinjiao): Located on the inner leg.
GV-20 (Baihui): Located at the crown of the head.
Since ADT-induced hot flashes are a hormonal regulation issue, I am assuming these points remain relevant.

Comments would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

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johnwf | @johnwf | Apr 11 2:20pm
In reply to @handera "On active surveillance myself, so I have no experience with ADT or its side effects; but..." + (show)
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On active surveillance myself, so I have no experience with ADT or its side effects; but I did find the following references that directly relate to your question.
https://ascopubs.org/doi/10.1200/jco.2005.23.16_suppl.8160
https://www.canjurol.com/html/free-articles/V22I4_20_FREE_DrHirsch.pdf
https://ecancer.org/en/news/1724-acupuncture-relieves-hot-flashes-from-prostate-cancer-treatment
All the best

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@handera Many thanks for the links. I'm thinking that acupuncture should be available as an alternative without side effects. I will see how it works out for me.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Apr 20 7:58pm
In reply to @johnwf "@handera Many thanks for the links. I'm thinking that acupuncture should be available as an alternative..." + (show)
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@handera Many thanks for the links. I'm thinking that acupuncture should be available as an alternative without side effects. I will see how it works out for me.

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@johnwf, acupuncture is a treatment offered as part of integrative oncology programs (https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/integrative-oncology/overview/ovc-20542190) at some cancer centers, including Mayo Clinic.

- Acupuncture https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/acupuncture/about/pac-20392763

I'll be interested in your update.

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johnwf | @johnwf | Apr 26 2:25pm

Nothing to report yet!

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johnwf | @johnwf | May 29 11:10am

I have been using electro acupuncture for about 8 weeks or so to see whether it would alleviate the hot flashes caused by Eligard.
However, I can say that I have not noticed any improvement in the hot flashes. So, not a silver bullet for me. On the positive side, great for running injuries.

I should also mention that this forum has been of immense help to me. I have asked questions and many of you have responded with openness about your own situations. The humour is also appreciated.
Ever onwards.

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