Anyone try acupuncture for Lyme?
Posted by Lauralyme (Member # 15021) on :
Yes! Along with moxibustion. It is fantastic for the immune system to fight the infection.
Posted by Buster (Member # 19472) on :
I have been trying it for the last 2 weeks, so far I havn't noticed any big difference but I have noticed I am a little more consistent.
Some people it works a miracle for, others.... might help just a hair.
Posted by maritzap (Member # 11146) on :
My daughter has weekly accupuncture treatments and will not give them up.
I think it is very important to find the right accupuncturist though.
We tried a few before we found one who was willing to learn about lyme etc. and she has even studied Stephen Buhner's Healing lyme book to help her understand what is best for lyme patients.
You should feel better after treatment not worse like with a herx.
Posted by MariaA (Member # 9128) on :
It'll take quite a few weeks or months before you might see any results depending on what symptoms they're treating and what combo of symptoms you have.
Posted by lemonsnotlymes (Member # 19926) on :
I have gone twice to help with the immune system, and neck pain. He also said he was 'working on my liver'. I go every two weeks. I will say, I don't know WHAT the real reason is, but for the last 3 weeks I have been feeling quite well. I am going to try massage after reading the massage thread on the weeks I am not doing accupuncture.
Posted by mupersan (Member # 19683) on :
I experience a herx-like reactions after every acupuncture treatment. The same with massage. Lasts for a couple of days. I guess that is a good thing?
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
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mupersan,
No, it is not a good thing to feel bad for days after any such treatment. These are to be relaxing, healing sessions. Something is too much or you need more support.
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A herx is unique to anti-spirochetal medicines - or somewhat extended for us here - to the body's reaction from direct target to other tick-borne infections.
However, what many describe as a herx when talking about other modalities or "pay-back" from activity, is fatigue of all body systems, being overwhelmed, shutdown &/or totally toasted. The liver and the endocrine system are the top two systems requiring attention when this happens.
But the nervous system(s) can also be zapped by too much activity and may require rest to heal.
We think it's "pay-back" but our body is just saying that something was "too much" and it has to recharge or regenerate before heading out again (or getting up again, sometimes).
If you get overwhelmed from anything, back off. Lessen pressure for massage - drink more water - be sure your supplements are in order . . . .
for acupuncture needles, less time in -- or a different style. Five element acupuncture, where the needle needs to go for the zap, was very draining on my nervous system. I required a different method.
At first, regardless of the technique, I could only take the needles in and out. It took YEARS to work up to the 20 minute sessions. Still, acupuncture was tremendous help and still is when I can get it. Regular sessions are best.
For the days you get healing treatments, it may be best to just go home and relax - or take a stroll in a quiet park. If you feel better right afterward, don't go out dancing, for instance. Savor that. Protect it.
It is important to have a LMD or L.AC. who understands the unique characteristics of lyme (or CFS) patients.
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Posted by Leelee (Member # 19112) on :
I tried it a few years ago for breast pain that I now realize was Lyme-related. I didn't know that at the time and unfortunately the acupuncture did not work for me.
I stuck it with for a few months. I have heard of other people who have been helped a great deal.