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11. After one acupuncture I had quite remarkable relief

Reply to Ron Obvious (Reply #1)

Mon Jan 28, 2019, 07:49 PM

Jan 2019

For post shingles nerve pain. At the end of 3 sessions I was pain free, something that multiple Rd pain meds over 6 months had been unable to achieve.

I was a diehard skeptic, went on a dare, and had no anticipation that acupuncture would do anything for me. It worked for me, so 2 years out I'm still pain free and a humbled convert.

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I told my mom she should try acupuncture and hypnotherapy for pain relief. [View all] Tobin S. Jan 2019 OP

Not to be a pain, but acupuncture has never shown anything beyond placebo effect Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #1

The Mayo Clinic thinks it's a legitimate treatment method The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #4

As far as I know, double-blind tests haven't shown any effect beyond placebo effect. Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #7

I dunno, but I'm going with the Mayo Clinic. They aren't amateurs; The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #9

I agree about the Mayo Clinic Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #12

Even if the placebo effect is what causes the pain to go away, The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #13

I have no doubt the placebo effect is a real thing Ron Obvious Jan 2019 #14

Exactly. Interesting book:You-Are-Placebo-Making-Matter by Dr. Joe Dispenza fierywoman Jan 2019 #17

I had this side pain for several months kimbutgar Jan 2019 #8

Tell that to my dog. shanny Jan 2019 #10

After one acupuncture I had quite remarkable relief procon Jan 2019 #11

i'll offer an anecdote. barbtries Jan 2019 #16

Info for Ron and others DENVERPOPS Jan 2019 #21

What about FirstLight Jan 2019 #2

Give your mom a hug for me... LuckyCharms Jan 2019 #3

I make toicals for pain 2naSalit Jan 2019 #5

Tell your mom that the Mayo Clinic thinks it's a legit treatment that can help chronic pain. The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2019 #6

This message was self-deleted by its author Tech Jan 2019 #15

Booze diminishes the effect of marijuana. If she decides to stop the booze I would recommend in2herbs Jan 2019 #18

I am a certified reflexologist. I have an opinion. earthshine Jan 2019 #19

Medical Marijuana and CBD mysteryowl Jan 2019 #20