hi girls, iv just been to the hospital to see a headache specialist as iv been really bad with nasty headaches since christmas. its not migraines, nothing to do with my diabetes, and they're quite sure its not connected to my M.S. iv had an mri scan to make sure there's nothing else going on in there but just waiting for the results. so they've said they are going to try accupuncture, as nothing else has even come close to helping, also it can help with a lot of things that iv got going on health wise. has anyone had this done before and has it helped? did it hurt? and where do they stick the needles? im a bit nervous about it, so any advice would be muchos appreciated. thank you xxx
CommentAuthorpouchi-loo
No, I heard it is good.
CommentAuthorxxsophieMxx
iv always wanted to try it, but it costs a fortune so i am quite pleased to be getting it on the nhs. just a little nervous about all the pins sticking out of me!! xx
CommentAuthorlala "mod" bunni
i had accupuncture to try to help my arm after my shoulder op last year
I had acupuncture for my shoulder (and a deep tissue massage which killed at first but did the trick eventually). I was worried about the acupuncture but never felt a thing. Worse thing for me was having to just lay still whilst they were in!
Sophie i've had acupuncture because i suffered migrains and backache but it didn't work. My neighbour at the time was a sports massage therapist and she told me to go to a chiropractor which i did. My headaches were connected to my backache because my spine wasn't properly aligned. He did a few "adjustments" thats what they call it and my headaches went away. Unfortunatelly i don't think you get chiropractors on the NHS so you have to go private, but the best money i have ever spent. It's def worth taking a look a. Hope this help hun xx
CommentAuthorxxsophieMxx
thanks hun, ill definatly look into that if i get no joy with the acupuncture, i think its going to have something to do with my nerves in my spine connected with my M.S. but they just seem to be fobbing me off with a diagnosis of tension hedaches, will soon see when i have the results from my mri scan, im pretty sure i know my own body and im not convinced that sticking pins in me is going to do the trick, but im willing to try if its going to be free! do they stick them in all over you? xx
CommentAuthorHelloKitty
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My hubby has it and really has helped him - He had a motorbike accident 3 years ago and went through one and a half years of Physiotherapy for his back that didn't help at all so he started acupuncture and within a couple of months he noticed the difference.
He's still going after a year but has gone from once a week and still having lot's of pain to once and month and almost no pain at all.
Does cost a fortune though.
CommentAuthorSuz80
Sophie i think it depends, For me its was ALL OVER :) from head to feet lol. It felt quite weird lol. but he was very comforting and bless him.. made sure i knew he wasnt looking at my breasts lol:) bless...
CommentAuthorxxsophieMxx
oh god, i dont want it all over, reason why is that iv had leg ulcers and i have some pretty bad scars on my shins and i dont want anyone seeing them. im sure if i dont want to get my legs out i wont have to will i? im going to read up on it i think so i know a lot more about it, best way i think x
CommentAuthorSuzi
Ive had it hun, however.... I had it for FEAR!! Fear of having my wisdom tooth pulled out! It was UNBELIEVABLE!!! After the needles were inserted into my "HEAD" lol I was soooooooo relaxed it was amazing! So even though ive only had it to calm my nerves I would strongly recommend it, what harm can it do????
Do not disturb... Already disturbed enough!
CommentAuthorEmsy5000
I had all these sorts of things when i was ill when i was a teenager it really didn't work
i would go for a massage option if i where you at least you will feel nice and relaxed after
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CommentAuthorKat
I haven't but my dad has had it for a knee problem he has and it is the only thing that has provided him with long term relief
CommentAuthorRoxii
My physio therapist wants to try it for me for my back.. So i'm hoping it's good :) x
CommentAuthorxxsophieMxx
well im going to give it a go, as iv said iv got a lod of stuff wrong with me so if it helps slightly with just one of my problems, it'l be something. iv been told iv got to do all sorts of relaxation stuff to try and help so massage is definatly on my list as well! as long as the pins arent in my legs i dont care where they go! xx
CommentAuthorEmsy5000
:) well trying everything makes sense really why don't you go to a church and ask the minister to pray for you that always helps me more than anything else although you would have to find a church that was comfortable with that sorta thing any with an alpha course on should be okay
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