I with ya on the "anything that's not a narcotic"!!!!

I haven't found much research about the effect of acupuncture on neuropathy (from any cause). There are some tantalizing positive results; for example, that a few weeks of treatment enabled patients with lumber spinal stenosis to walk a bit farther without having to stop and rest. There were a couple other papers, too....but as I recall, the study samples were small, and the researchers felt the results were inconclusive.....Still, I've read a bit about acupuncture enlivening the nervous system, and that IS what I'm seeking right now, so.....I'm giving it a try. It's nice that acupuncture triggers the release of endorphins, but that's not my purpose (I'm not spending Big Bucks just to get a rush of endorphins). I've had two sessions, a week apart, and am going for a third this coming Friday. I felt energized for the first 24 hrs after each session, but I'm sure that was the endorphins working; so far I've not experienced any decrease in numbness. I'll keep you informed.

By the way, in case you have any unease about being stuck with a gazillion needles, I assure you it doesn't hurt (unless you happen to have a particularly "hot" spot, and even then it's only a momentary sensation; and a good acupuncturist will take care to avoid such spots on your first couple of visits so as not to scare you off). I've had several treatment sessions since 2007 (for conditions unrelated to the spine). Once all the needles are inserted, and I'm left lying on the table with soothing music playing, a great wave of relaxation washes over me.....it's wonderful.