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Has anyone found a treatment that helps with peripheral neuropathy?
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I just joined the group. I was wondering if acupuncture has helped anyone with Neuropathy? I have been going twice a week for two months. So far it hasn't helped the pins and needles sensation I have from my feet to my knees. The acupuncture doctor is well known in this area of Florida and says that he has helped many of his patients who have neuropathy. I have read that it can take between 3 and 6 months to make a difference. What was your experience last summer?
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@lesx The same. I went for 16 sessions over 8 weeks. Not the slightest difference. When I first met the person, she said she could reduce the pain by about 80%. She required a contract. Fortunately, my insurance pays for up to 10 sessions. I don't think she was a scammer like almost every chiropractor is because she never even suggested doing more sessions. I checked some good research, and it seems that it can help in some cases. I have tried red light and TENS - nothing. The only thing that helped is walking, and getting up a lot - not sitting for a long period.
@lesx I litterly had heat in the knees from IN, buring pain in legs. Accupuncture helped me after the third time. I went 3 days a week for the first week, it helped so much I started cutting back and now go about every other month. Good luck!
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Hi @lesx, There are quite a few discussions where members have posted about acupuncture for neuropathy. Here's a search of Connect with links to the different discussions and member comments on acupuncture for neuropathy - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/search/discussions/.