Hi Bev,
I did accupuncture throughout my Folfox treatments and the neuropathy was held in check. My accupuncturist said that neuropathy is something that accupuncture can help with. I also felt that accupunture helped with all of my side effects of chemo. It also helped boost my immune system and blood counts.
I really can't say enough postive things about accupunture. I went every other week up to treatment 9, and then started going weekly.
I live in the Denver metro area if anyone wants the name of my fabulous accupuncturist.
Best wishes,
Donna
Jim attempted acupuncture for nausea, and it didn't really work out for him. BUT, I've heard that it's great for just about everything, including the neuropathy.
Also, I think they are using light therapy (infrared) for neuropathy. That might be something to check out, too.
Hi Bev, GREAT question. I haven't used it, but I did use Vit B6 during chemo and Alpha Lipoic Acid after...
You will find a lot of help on diabetes sites...there seems to be a lot of info there sine it is a problem for those suffering.
Anyway, not sure if you will be looking this far back to read this message, but I hope you are finding some good info. Allt he best - Maura
Joined: Jan 2006
Re: accupuncture
Hi Bev,
I did accupuncture throughout my Folfox treatments and the neuropathy was held in check. My accupuncturist said that neuropathy is something that accupuncture can help with. I also felt that accupunture helped with all of my side effects of chemo. It also helped boost my immune system and blood counts.
I really can't say enough postive things about accupunture. I went every other week up to treatment 9, and then started going weekly.
I live in the Denver metro area if anyone wants the name of my fabulous accupuncturist.
Best wishes,
Donna
Joined: Oct 2006
Re: accupuncture
Hi Bev-
Jim attempted acupuncture for nausea, and it didn't really work out for him. BUT, I've heard that it's great for just about everything, including the neuropathy.
Also, I think they are using light therapy (infrared) for neuropathy. That might be something to check out, too.
Good luck!
Kate
Joined: Aug 2003
Re: accupuncture
I did a google search and found some interesting information. I'm looking into it myself now....
Joined: Feb 2005
Re: accupuncture
Hi Bev, GREAT question. I haven't used it, but I did use Vit B6 during chemo and Alpha Lipoic Acid after...
You will find a lot of help on diabetes sites...there seems to be a lot of info there sine it is a problem for those suffering.
Anyway, not sure if you will be looking this far back to read this message, but I hope you are finding some good info. Allt he best - Maura