Acupuncture and FM? - Fibromyalgia Message Board

Sami34 · 11-16-2004, 09:15 PM

My PT told me the other day that I should try Acupuncture. Has anyone tried it before? Does it help? I'm so scared to try anything new right now esp after my visit to Chiropractor last August. I truly believe the chiropractic adjustments triggered me to have this FM... Please let me know what you think of Acupuncture. Thanks

fibrofighter · 11-17-2004, 01:08 PM

My chiro also does acupuncture and it helps me alot. My biggest problem is getting there when I feel bad. On a really bad day when I know it would help me..I can't get out of the door with my two kids to go get treated. But it does help when I get there. It seems like the fibro knots just melt away when she sticks the needles in me.

- FF

Sami34 · 11-18-2004, 12:10 PM

Are you getting Chiropractic treatment also? That's great it works for you! I'm still looking for what works for me. Chiro didn't work for me - it made me so much worse, and I'm a little scared to try acupuncture.

I totally understand how exhausting we get just to get out of the house. I have a small child also and it's rough. By dinner time, my body tells me to go lie down and do nothing anymore...

kcgage · 11-18-2004, 02:00 PM

I get acupuncture regularly and it is the only thing that has relieved my pain. It is a temporary solution, but hey, I'll take what I can get! There is no reason to be scared -- the worst thing that will happen is it won't work. The needles are so thin and small you can't even feel them. I feel like a new person every time I walk out of there. It helps me sleep as well. I've sent 2 of my other friends for acu for other reasons, and they have had just as much success as I've had. I'd recommend it to anyone, especially FM patients.

Sami34 · 11-19-2004, 12:29 AM

That's great it works for you

Maybe I will try it too. I'm just a little apprehensive because of my experience with the chiropractic treatment. Everyone said it's helpful to see a chiropractor but it made my condition much worse. Ever since, I'm afraid to try anything new even though I hear it's helpful. For now, I'm doing basic streaching with PT (Not all work. Some are too painful to even try) and taking a light walk with my dog whenever I feel well enough to do so. Hot herbal tea in the am and nighttime helps a little. And hot bath before bedtime. Do you take any food supplements?