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Old 10-22-2013, 05:08 PM   #1
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Anyone had accupuncture?

As some of you know, I am suffering from eye twitching. My dr wants to give it another mth, and prescribed a vacation LOL. Anyways, since health care does not prescribe that, he thinks that acupuncture might be the way to go. He believes in it and herbs (he is from New Zealand)Has anyone ever had it done? What is it like?

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Old 10-22-2013, 05:35 PM   #2
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I liked it. Very relaxing and I think it helped my problem a bit. It was actually very fascinating seeing where he placed pins. After he did that, he put on soft music and lighting and told me to relax. I didn't really feel them being put in much, but taking out was more noticeable. I only took two sessions, as it's not covered by insurance here.
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I liked it. Very relaxing and I think it helped my problem a bit. It was actually very fascinating seeing where he placed pins. After he did that, he put on soft music and lighting and told me to relax. I didn't really feel them being put in much, but taking out was more noticeable. I only took two sessions, as it's not covered by insurance here.
Thankyou. It isn't covered here either and the first session is about $150 for 1.5 hrs and then $60 for follow up visits. So I have to really think about it before I go to it. That is a lot when she is figuring about 6 sessions. I would like to try it but the cost is what is stopping me. Heck, I could almost go on a vacation like the dr had recommended LOL
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DH and I had a couples' acupuncture while on our DCL cruise in July. We really enjoyed it, and it did help quite a bit with DH's back (muscle strain, etc). He was able to continue our vacation with almost no pain, and he'd been in pain for months before it.
The original insertion of the first 'needle' is a little odd, but not painful. After that, it's not a big deal (the first step is a doozy type of thing).
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I had it for a shoulder injury and it was not painful at all. I do not like needles and acupuncture did not bother me at all. Luckily I had full coverage so I didn't have to take that into consideration.
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I've never personally tried it, but my BFF did when she was pregnant to help with back pain and it worked wonders for her.
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There is a girl I work with and she has accupuncture sessions for her migraine headaches. She swears by it and it seems to help her a lot!
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I had it after my knee replacement and feel it really helped to stimulate my muscle repair . I highly recommend it. I had 12 sessions.and my insurance covered it
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A woman at work has had it for severe neck problems/stiffness along with other traditional and alternative therapy. It has helped her a lot.
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Thanks everyone!!! You all have been inspiring I am going to try to find someone to go too. I heard it helps with anxiety and sleep, and I figure since I am perimenopausal, it might help with that too. Now, it is trying to find someone that doesn't cost a lot for additional things such as herbs.
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