Acupuncture has proven to be a Cure for many Fibromyalgia sufferer’s pain symptoms. If you are suffering from excruciating chronic pain maybe Acupuncture can help cure your fibromyalgia symptoms. If you have had little or no success with conventional therapy, you might want to consider a safer path, using Acupuncture to help cure your Fibromyalgia pain. Acupuncture for FIBROMYALGIA sufferers can work great as an adjunct therapy, especially when the risks of conventional therapy are great.
When is Acupuncture Helpful in Curing Fibromyalgia or Other Conditions?
Acupuncture can be helpful in curing fibromyalgia patients if they are suffering from acute or chronic pain, or for patients facing surgery that are worried about anesthesia-induced nausea. Often TOM can be used effectively as adjunctive therapy, especially when treating fibromyalgia with TCM or Homeopathic Medication.
Acupuncture can be helpful in curing fibromyalgia patients if they are suffering from acute or chronic pain, or for patients facing surgery that are worried about anesthesia-induced nausea. Often TOM can be used effectively as adjunctive therapy, especially when treating fibromyalgia with TCM or Homeopathic Medication.
Other conditions in which this alternative treatment is effective for include:
? addictions
? asthma
? carpal tunnel syndrome
? headaches
? low back pain
? menstrual cramps
? myofascial pain
? Osteoarthritis
? stroke rehabilitation
? tennis elbow
? asthma
? carpal tunnel syndrome
? headaches
? low back pain
? menstrual cramps
? myofascial pain
? Osteoarthritis
? stroke rehabilitation
? tennis elbow
What Will A Fibromyalgia Sufferer Expect During An Acupuncture Visit?
During the first visit, the Acupuncturist will probably ask about the particular condition and symptoms. The fibromyalgia patient should take a list of all the medications prescribed to this point. For instance, the acupuncturist needs to know if the fibromyalgia patient is taking anticoagulants (blood-thinning drugs), as there is an increased chance of bleeding (although TCM generally does not draw blood). The patient also needs to let the practitioner know if they have a pacemaker or any other implanted medical device.
During the first visit, the Acupuncturist will probably ask about the particular condition and symptoms. The fibromyalgia patient should take a list of all the medications prescribed to this point. For instance, the acupuncturist needs to know if the fibromyalgia patient is taking anticoagulants (blood-thinning drugs), as there is an increased chance of bleeding (although TCM generally does not draw blood). The patient also needs to let the practitioner know if they have a pacemaker or any other implanted medical device.
The Acupuncturist will ask the fibromyalgia patient about their medical history, and the questions may possibly appear to be unrelated to conventional medicine. This holistic approach is typical of the healing form of therapy. The Acupuncturist may take a pulse, examine the tongue and ears, and palpate parts of the body.
Ask the Acupuncturist about the treatment procedures that will be used. Make sure the practitioner uses a new set of disposable needles in a sealed package every time. The US Food and Drug Administration requires the use of sterile, non-toxic needles that contain a labeling statement restricting their use to qualified practitioners. The Acupuncturist should also swab the puncture site with alcohol or some other disinfectant before inserting the needle.
Here are some guidelines to follow before going for an Acupuncture treatment:
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Do not eat an extremely heavy meal or drink alcohol right before or after the treatment.
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Do not overexert before or after the treatment.
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Try to arrange the schedule to get some rest after the treatment, especially early on in the treatment process, the body may feel very relaxed or even tired after the session.
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Wear comfortable clothing.
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Continue taking medications as directed by the physician, but make sure the Acupuncturist knows what they are.
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Do not ask the advice of the Acupuncturist regarding medications, it is physician’s professional duty to oversee the intake of medications.
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Do not take non-prescription drugs. Drugs, as well as alcohol abuse, will seriously interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment.
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The average session may last from 20 minutes – 1 hour; and the first treatment may take a bit longer.
The number of treatments depends, of course, on your condition and how well the body responds. For chronic or complex problems, 2 – 3 sessions a week, for several months may be required. Some conditions require maintenance therapy, just as they do in Western medicine.
The needles may feel something like a mosquito bite, or perhaps a dull ache, numbness, a tingling or a warm feeling. Once the needles are in place, they are usually left for a period of several minutes to 45 minutes. Typically, the needles, which are much thinner than hypodermic needles, are inserted ¼ – 1 inch in depth. However, the patient needs to stay relatively still and relaxed, since some spots may feel achy or tight, especially if there is sudden movement and the muscles tighten.
Acupuncture, practiced correctly, has almost no side effects. The original symptoms may seem to be aggravated after the first treatment, and there may be changes in appetite, sleep, bowel, or urination patterns. There may also be slight bleeding and bruising where the needles were inserted.
In the Next Section we look at the effects of Biofeedback in Fibromyalgia.