blueangel1103 Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 Does anyone have any experience with acupuncture and Chinese medicine? I am interested to find out if/how it has helped with lung cancer and side effects of chemo. My mom has been having a alot of nausea/vomiting with her chemo and I was wondering if this would help. I would make the appointments, take her to the appointments and pay for it if it will help her. Thanks! Quote
jaminkw Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 I'd give it a try but it can take from 2 to 6 visits for general pain reduction. As to chemo effects, my niece has breast cancer with mets to the liver and bones. She did chemo every week for a year or more. She went directly from chemo to the accupunturist and credits it with her tolerance for the treatment. Judy in Key West Quote
blueangel1103 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks Judy for the quick reply. I am going to talk my mom into tryin acupuncture. The only problem will be finding one in Northern Michigan. I am sure there has to be a few around here somewhere. Thanks again! Quote
RandyW Posted August 20, 2008 Posted August 20, 2008 This may help on Topic of Chinese medicine. Carole is very well versed in her research knowledge.. http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine This one may be especially helpfull for you!! http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine http://lungevity.org/l_community/viewto ... e+medicine Ok thats enough info and reading for ya to do We do have members who use accupuncture and do swear by its abilities to help the body deal with these things. If you do find or try info on Chineese Neds please let your oncologist know before you try them. there could be interactions involvd with chemo treatments!! Quote
blueangel1103 Posted August 20, 2008 Author Posted August 20, 2008 Thanks RandyW! I have already started looking at the different sites you recommended and there is a lot of information. Thank you! Quote
CaroleHammett Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 There are numerous government-approved studies confirming that acupuncture helps reduce chemo side effects, particularly nausea and vomiting. Unfortunately, I did not learn about this until months after I'd finished my initial chemo (in 05/07); however, acupuncture also helps with numerous other facets of chronic illness, including insomnia and pain, and so in 10/07, I began receiving acupuncture regularly. I credit it with reducing my pain (from stress fractures resulting from Prednisone-induced osteoporosis) as well as my insomnia (also Prednisone-induced), and have continued seeing an acupuncturist every week ever since (I also believe it has helped with stress reduction, which in turn contributes to my overall feelings of well-being). Hope this helps (and thanks, Randy, for pulling up all those links!). Affectionately, Carole Quote
RandyW Posted August 21, 2008 Posted August 21, 2008 I think most of those are yours Carole Thanks for posting them!!!Many pre Randy days) Quote
Alisa Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 I see Dr. Raymond Chang and he is great! I noticed his name was in one of the links Randy send. I highly recommend him. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions about him or his practice. www.meridianmedical.org Quote
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