Acupunture

Posted Wed 14 Mar 2012 20.49 by michaelswims
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I have chronic arthritis in my toes, ankles and fingers. Has anyone tried acupuncture to supplement their medication? If so, how did it go?

Posted Fri 27 Apr 2012 14.26 by cathob
Ihave psoriasas on my scalp on my arms and legs.

I had acupuncture a few years ago I had it done once a week at a clinic and she put permanent pins in my ears changing them every other week. I didnt see any difference to be honest but everyone is different.

Posted Sun 29 Apr 2012 14.07 by michaelswims
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Hi Cath, thank you for your reply. Shame it didn't help. Judging by the fact that you are the only person to reply it does not appear to be very popular. Might give it a go anyway.thanks again Regards Michaelswims

Posted Tue 1 May 2012 12.37 by saintsfan

Same here. Tried chinese herbal remedies and acupuncture some years ago. Teas exacerbated symptoms and resulted in all my lymph glands becoming inflamed. Everything, including psoriasis, calmed down as soon as stopped using them! Acupuncture made no difference. Remember feeling full of energy afterwards, which was pleasant, but nothing more than that. Certainly didn't do anything to either skin or joints. Sorry don't have anything positive to report.

Posted Tue 1 May 2012 16.44 by cathob
Ihave psoriasas on my scalp on my arms and legs.

Hi Michael you should give it ago as you may benefit from it as I said it didnt work for me let me no how you get on.

Posted Tue 8 May 2012 11.55 by lou1166
I have psoriasis all over my body and plam of hands also soles of feet which is very sore and having to take time off work .

Hi i have recently had acupuncture for my back as this was the last resort for me i found it worked well.The only draw back was my psoriasis seemed to become inflamed to a degree i developed it on my soles of feet and palm of hands.This may be coincidental but i dont seem to get any answers from my physio or gp..I had a sense of wellbeing after each session(i had 5 altogether).It has now helped me to do more excercise and control my back pain which is an on going problem.

Posted Thu 10 May 2012 19.31 by michaelswims
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Hi Lou Thanks for the reply, I am going to give this a go, but appreciate knowing about potential downsides Regards michaelswims

Posted Tue 19 Jun 2012 01.45 by Ruthie
20+ years of near total coverage and associated problems and now Cushings Syndrome because of misstreatment

Hi I have been told I have early signs of Cushings from overusing Dovobet and would need to take ciclosporin (an anti organ re-jection drug here in the the uk) that was back in March and I am due to go back next week to prove them wrong. I saw an acupuncturist who also advised me on some diet stuff and after 6 acupunture sessions, my skin is better, and I'm using less creams. If you can afford to, give it a go.It didn't solve it but it helped a lot! (Just as an aside, I was advised to stop drinking/eating cow diary and switch to goat or sheep. It was really easy cos milk, butter, cheese etc readily available in London. My sister is also a chronic p sufferer and has seen an improvement by making this change). Hope this helps. x

Posted Sat 4 Oct 2014 03.48 by Ramlag7
I have Guttate Psoriasis in the most severe way

Hi, Acupuncture is great, it improves circulation which explains the feeling of well being and feeling energetic. I had it for three months to treat y psoriasis and I am happy to say I'm 90% Psoriasis free now. However, Acupuncture by itself will not be very effective, it must be accompanied nt taking the Chinese herbs and detox soaks, thus healing my Psoriasis from outside and inside as creams cannot do., For my fellow New Yorkers, I saw Dr Daniel Yi at Bliss Acupuncture.

Posted Sat 4 Oct 2014 12.51 by Ramlag7
I have Guttate Psoriasis in the most severe way

Hi again, I forgot to say,that with all recommended treatments, light therapy, drugs, or holistic treatments, your psoriasis will get worse before it starts healing. I had read about all the treatments before I began and they all cautioned about that. Whatever matter there is in your body must erupt before your body can begin healing. Good luck!

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