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Acupuncture

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  • 06-11-2013 6:49pm
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    Whiteflag12
    Registered Users Posts: 86 ✭✭


    Hi
    Wondering if anybody has tried acupuncture for kidney stones. I have been having treatment for stones for the last two years and after changes in diet etc i am still producing stones. I've had a rake of tests but they still can't give me any clear indication on why I'm producing so many of the things! Anyhow I'm now thinking of trying alternative medicine and I've heard a lot of positive things about acupuncture.
    Would anybody recommend?
    Thanks


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    Dravokivich
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    Acupuncture is just pinching on your skin. If you are not satisfied with the apparent lack of progress, consult another doctor.


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    Oryx
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    Any discussion on acupuncture becomes divisive very quickly. It has no real scientific basis, yet people do seem to get something from it. Its up to you if you try it or not, but approach it with a critical eye, and don't spend a heap of money on it.

    It should be used alongside, and not in place of, conventional treatment, obviously.


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    Halfprice
    Registered Users Posts: 265 ✭✭Halfprice


    Can acupuncture help with siactica? have had physio but to no avail.


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    Johnny Drama_11
    Registered Users Posts: 280 ✭✭Johnny Drama_11


    Halfprice wrote: »
    Can acupuncture help with siactica? have had physio but to no avail.

    I have had acupuncture in the past when suffering from siactica and it worked. I was not taking any other form of pain releif at the time and it took multiple sessions to clear it but it worked. With acupuncture I think you have to belive that it will work to see any sort of return.
    I was skeptical prior to my first session but the pain reduced after my first appointment so went again.

    To be honest I dont fully understand it but if it works on me it works so I wont knock it.


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