Can you let your acupuncturist know your reactions? You should give it a try at least sessions to see if it works for you. I recently started acupuncture sessions because of having a sever pain in lower back and lumbar, after the first session I felt a little better, however, there is a part in my lower back when encounters with the needle, an ugly nerve pain like sting bite feeling surges that lasts for hours after the session, the sensitiveness of this area against needle is so ugly that in my second session also my last session at the moment has made me kind of felt unsure about the treatment… Not sure if these types of sting bite feeling in my lower back is a part of my treatment process or not….
Hi Arvand, Hope you are better by now. PS I just realised your post today. I did receive many patients feedback about those highly sensitive points during their pain treatments. It is a very useful insight to pass on to your acupuncturist.
It could be a key to unlock all your pain. Let me know if acupuncture already helped you. I had acupucture today. The reason for my going is that I have constant tingling in the back of my knee down to the bottom of my left foot.
I am praying that we can fix this with acupucture. I have been journaling my everyday feelings overall since beginning this treatment. Hi Susie, Hope you are better by now. Send all my positive vibe for your recovery. I have chronic pain, inflammation and 3 herniated discs in my neck.
I am also being check for autoimmune disease as well. I had my first appointment yesterday and my pain worsen at night it was awful and i was so irritable. I finally went to sleep but didnt sleep well. Today i do fell better. I read people with chronic pain sometimes their symptoms worsen at first. Just curious if i should proceed? Hi Kristen, Congratulations, you have noticed certain changes by your first session.
This worsening pain is the most common reactions when we working with chronic pain because it turns the chronic pain into the acute state.
I recommend to proceed for at least 2 weeks and judge by yourself again. A friend recommended that I visit Chenzen to help with my sore hands, I finally listened and booked time to receive help. What a wonderful, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. The treatment has helped me wake with more energy making my days more productive and less stressful.
I highly recommend Chenzen and the wonderful drug free treatment. I had a treatment today for a very swollen knee. Needles were placed around my one knee and in the shins and ankles of both legs. Also near the elbows in both arms. As acupuncture works in a holistic manner, the site without needling got activated is a good sign of systematic healing. I would suggest just take it easy for the first hours. Please pass on this information to your acupuncturist.
It could be a useful for your future treatment strategy. Hi Barbara, The tingling may last from a few hours to a couple of days, depends on your condition and the treatment offered. If it is got too intense, it is worth to give your acupuncturist a call and discuss it. I had acupuncture about 3 weeks ago and one of the needles she inserted gave me a very sharp burning pain. She pulled it out… but now the slightest bump is excruciating…just wearing closthes over it hurts so bad.
Has anyone experienced this? Or know what happened? Hi Barbara, It looks like one of the nerves may have been directly stimulated by the needle and you have some residue effect afterward. It could be happened in acupuncture practice, but on very rare occasions. It usually takes a weeks to months for the nerve to heal itself. You may benefit from calling your acupuncturist and asking for suggestion to speed up the healing of nerve. Hi, I have had Glandular Fever for 16 weeks now.
Is this a sign it is working? Is it eliminating toxins? Any advice much appreciated, thanks in advance. Hi Lynn, Congratulations! You have had exactly what I meant of the positive acupuncture reaction. It works like when flushing the blocked drainage pipe, and the water turned to be dirtier before it cleaned up.
Keep going for a few weeks and then look back to see how it has helped you. Thank you I had my 3rd session on Tues night. Is this a normal reaction? Is this likely to help my Glandular Fever?
Thank you. Acupuncture helped many people with glandular fever, but it is not for everyone. It requires patience and resilience to experience the benefits. Please take at least weeks to try out. Hi Doctor. I had accupressure done on my neck for cervical vertigo and fibroids. After treatment I noticed my gums were very painful and swollen. Is this something you have come across? Hi Joyce, That is a new reaction for me too. Please give a 48 hours period to see if it settles down.
Keep me posted about it. Regards, Chen. Hi I had my first accupuncture session 2 weeks ago and 2nd yesterday for severe sciatica and right lower back with right thigh pain and some numbness.
After both times I suffered awful nausea and vomitting with stomach pains. After first session 2 weeks ago I ended up in hospital as was vomitting bile and complete dehydration. Please could you help me understand what is happening and if accupuncture is no good for me.
Sorry to hear that you suffered so much. Please call your acupuncturist ASAP and discuss your reactions and your next steps of care. Getting to and from the acupuncture clinic itself may taxing your body too much. I had accupuncture yesterday, and about 2 hours after, my back felt like I had a bad sunburn. The sensation stopped suddenly after an hour. Now today, about 24 hours after my session, my back is burning again.
It feels normal to the touch, but like a bad sunburn. Is this something with which you are familiar? Hi Amy, The altered sensation phenomenon does occur after acupuncture in my practice. It is worth to share it with your acupuncturist. I also tried accupuncture last week for my lower back. Hi I had my first acupuncture session on June 13th for chronic pain. I have nerve pain in my body. I felt horrible that day but the next day felt much better. I discontinued for 3 weeks as my father in law passed away.
My pain in those 3 weeks were very minimal. I started acupuncture again on July 18th and have had 4 sessions 2x a week so far. I skipped today bc I just feel so sore and my pain is much worse and I was afraid to go. Is this normal for chronic pain? He has been doing acupuncture for 60 years and I am combining with herbal medicine too. Please help! Hi Steph, Hope you are better again today. The flair up like what you have experienced is very important information for your acupuncturist to know.
Can you call hime or let him to know? It would help your acupuncturist to form a better treatment protocol that suits you. Hi — I had facial acupuncture for the first time yesterday. Almost immediately afterwards I noticed that my vision was slightly blurry, not as crisp and I have slight photosensitivity.
She did a lot of work on the lymphs in my jawline as I grind my teeth. Is this normal or something I should get looked at? Hi Lindsay, Most mild adverse reactions are gone within hours. If you still experience the discomfort after 24 hours, it is worth to discuss with your acupuncturist. Hope you are radiate with joy by now.
The third week a lot of joint clicking and popping throughout my body. Hi Angie, If you were my patient and I heard your feedbacks, I would modify the acupuncture treatment protocol thus you will not continue to experience such continue reactions. Can you talk to your acupuncturist on your next visit and explain all your reactions? Adverse reactions do occur, but we as acupuncturists are not intend to let you suffering through.
With best regards, Chen. Hi everyone. I just started session two weeks ago. This week I had two sessions. One 30 minute one and the next day a chiropractic and accupuncture session for 75 mins together. I felt extremely nauseous during the session and started to panic a bit. I tried to sleep during the session but kept being woken up by feelings of nausea and anxiety.
After the session I felt great. Woken up with the feeling of wanting to throw up, nausea, and then woke up drenched in sweat?
Hi Tiffany, I can only remember one person had extremely nauseous during an acupuncture session in 28 years of my practice, which was caused by food poisoning. Have you discussed it with your acupuncturist during or right after the session?
I recommend calling your acupuncturist to address your gut issue. Best luck! Dear Dr. QC, I have had chronic back pain for more than 20 years that goes on and off. I got a variety to avoid monotony and boredom, So I keep switching them depending on the mood , I have had on and off pain in the knees very frequently, on the rhomboids for almost a year, as soon as it left, I had pain in the left side of the neck for almost a month, each condition managed by a professional physiotherapist in western medicine.
As soon as the pain in the left side of the neck felt like leaving, I had new severe pain in the right side of the neck striking through deep in my ear. I thought it was due to a deep root canal that I had a few months ago but my dentist took an x-ray and found nothing wrong.
I took pain killers for almost 2 weeks due to severe pain in the ear feeling like a contraction. He suggested acupuncture.
I am seeing a western doctor trained in neurology and alternative medicine, including accupuncture. Yesterday, wwas my first session out of 10 which will be taken weekly , I told him everything about my pain history.
After the session, I felt super sleepy and went to bed at pm after resisting for an hour I usually go to bed at 9 0r 10 pm. I woke up a bit at around 1 before falling asleep again to wake up at am. Is this normal? It almost happening daily in my clinic. It would be a part of the your recovery process. Hi i had my second acupuncture session for plantar fascitis and my well being yesterday.
THE next day I woke up feeling sick and bottom of my legs aching and head ache I spend that day in bed sweating and drained of energy. Hi Sharon, sorry to hear that you have had such a strong reaction. It could be possible to have these reactions at the second session or any sessions afterwards. Can you discuss with your acupuncturist about it? I have just had acupuncture for anxiety which was causing me to be breathless I feel a bit better this morning but how long before I start to feel normal.
Hi Paul, The more you are trusting in the process the fast you will heal. However, adversity event does occur. Please talk to your acupuncturist if you continue feel breathless ASAP. I started acupuncture 2 weeks ago for acne on both cheeks.
The first week the redness had subsided but the second week I have more breakout with lot of pus on my left cheek. Could this be a side effect? I hope that my skin will improve. Hi Malavika, Congratulation on your improvements. As a general rule, there is always a bit bumpy on your road to recovery. Be patient and be resilient, you will see more positive changes as the body always heal. It is for extreme lower back pain after 2 surgeries in my neck and lower back this year.
I seem to be vomiting mostly stomach acid, liquid, both times. It is VERY unpleasant. Is or how is the acupuncture triggering this and should I continue? Hi Hayley, It could happen if you have had extreme pain in the first place.
If so, you are on the right path. Have a zen day! Recently started acupuncture sessions back up after about 3 yrs. Good to know this is a good sign.
Whew, my poor spouse those first hrs after acupuncture LOL. Hi Cali, I am glad to hear that you are aware of the reactions. Wish your spouse well for me, I knew what is been going through. Hi there, I had my second session of acupuncture to get my menstrual cycle back — after the first session I was energized but had a lot of headaches, but this time I have no energy or motivation and two days after have been sneezing all day and feel very run down, and am extremely irritable and emotional- Is this usual?
To have such intense reactions? Thank you! Hi Ryan, The high and low energy reactions happen to many patients of mine. All the Best! I just had acupuncture done lastnight for allergies. About mid morning today I started to notice lots of sinus drainage down my throat, running nose, ears seem a little plugged. I can breathe nice and deep through my nose. My sinuses seem all clear, probably because it all drained. Is that normal? Hi Ashley, I hope you are enjoy the benefit of acupuncture for allergy by now.
The reaction you experience is a common reaction to many people. Hi, I started to go on acupuncture due to my chronic problems with UTI, cold feets and stomach problems. After my first visit, I felt great but in two days I started to have chills and being kinda tired. In 4 days I went for the second time and right after I felt very tired and the chills have been even worse that I am extremely cold all day.
Do you think it is normal or connected with the acupuncture? Thanks a lot! My understanding of your reaction as the inner ice cube coldness is melting and fast. I had one patient had the same reaction and he was wearing a ski jacket during the summer after an acupuncture session. Please wrap up, stay warm and talk to your acupuncturist about it. I had an acupuncture session in the beginning of September and noticed I was going to the bathroom in the middle of the night which I never do.
I did that for a week and then I had a full 24 hours of urinating every 15 minutes. Anytime I drank anything it just came out within 15 minutes.
I got scared so a doctor thought I had a UTI and was put on antibiotics. When I had my next session I told the acupuncturist about what happened and she said the same thing that I most likely had a UTI. After I had my next session I had the urinating only for 24 hours and was fine the next couple of days. Then it happened again without a session and it lasted for four days then I was okay for 3 days and now I am currently going through the same thing again.
I feel really weak and dehydrated. My question is are these possible detox symptoms and would they last this long even though my last session was almost 3 weeks ago? Please visit your GP again to help your condition. Hi there, I had my fourth session of acupuncture last Wednesday. When the acupuncturist removed the needles I felt a pressure like he was pressing down hard. My back was sore and burning when I left.
It is still sore on the parts where he inserted the needle. One has become a bruise bump. And they all give me a dull ache when I lie down. What do I do. It usually disappears in days. In rare cases, the bruise mark may last more than 2 weeks on patients who have poor circulation. Please call your acupuncturist if you are experiencing a strong pain or discomfort. Thank you so much for taking the time to respond.
My acupuncturist advised me to apply heat and arnica oil and rest. He said if my pain is from acupuncture it will correct itself with time. I stopped applying heat. I also had myself checked out by my GP who gave me anti inflammatory and muscle relaxer to help me sleep as the aches was keeping me up at night. I feel abit better.
My GP advised to stop acupuncture until my back feels better and rest as much as I can for a few weeks. I was really enjoying the acupuncture experience it is my first time and I felt so empowered by how my body was self healing.
I had acupuncture 2 days ago for inflammation in my rib cage, and after the pain felt somewhat better, but now two days later the pain in my ribs almost feels worse and even back in different spots. Hi Baileigh, I have seen reactions similar to yours many times in the past. However, the best option is to talk to your acupuncturist, so you are on the safe side.
Hi had my first acupuncture session on Saturday for IBS diarrhea prone. Felt okay on Sunday and Monday. On Tuesday, woke up with a heavy head, nausea and vomiting feeling. Scared to try another session. Hi Sophie, Based on the information you provide, your best option is to talk to your acupuncturist.
For your information, acupuncture helps patients who suffer from nausea or dizziness. Hello, I just had my third treatment and have been doing it each week. However i noticed unlike my other visits she did the treatment in two so I flipped over for my back and then she also did the my knees.
After I did feel relaxed however I could feel more pain than the two previous appointments. When I woke up the next morning the pain was so much worse especially in regards to my neck where i felt like I had pulled something or had just done a really intense workout. My neck is so sore and tight and feels like internally there is ice in it like when you have bad circulation in your knees or hands. Does this all sound normal? Hi Gabrielle, Hope you have feeling well by now with the new method you experienced.
My approach would be let the dust settle down in a few days and see how the body feels. I had acupuncture for my back, as I have scoliosis and the muscle on my left side is. I went for the first time last week with no issues after.
I had my second session this morning and have a lot of soreness on that left side where the needs were, even more painful than it usually is. Should I be concerned? Hi Colleen, Have you noticed that you are much better now? The worsen reaction usually lasts not more than 48 hours. All the best with your journey to better health. Started 4 years ago got lot lot worse. Im 65 Really scared as all symptoms have come back with avengance.
She keeps reassuring me all will be well. Need second opinion. It usually manageable and at the worst you can use some pain killers to ease it. As acupuncture only activate your own healing energy, thus will do no harm to the body. You maybe can pace out a little and to see if your body feels better. Hi Andrea, Thank you for your positive feedback. You are and always be an important part of the community of healing energy field.
Hello, I had few acupuncture sessions and my right rib cage is hurting a lot since. Is it normal? I had a gall bladder removal few years ago. Hi Adity, That is exactly what I mentioned in the article. Discuss with your acupuncturist about this change and allow the body to heal. I had acupuncture and cupping for the first time last Wednesday. Today is Sunday and I have been in loads of pain since Thursday, with headaches every day and neck pain that is intolerable.
Is this normal to be so long after the session? Meanwhile, patients with minor injuries or pain may experience significant relief after one or a few treatments. Many patients with less severe injuries elect to receive their acupuncture treatments on a less frequent basis, as the effects of each individual treatment are more efficient.
However, even with less severe symptoms, the body often needs time to adapt to the method of treatment and changes in a person's health. This is especially true for acupuncture, as sometimes the body needs to rebalance before responding and showing results. In summary, the amount of time the effects of acupuncture last largely depends on the individual's age, symptoms, and treatments they are receiving.
This means that the effects can last for either a few days to a couple of weeks. Some patients come in for sessions weekly, others come on a monthly schedule, and still, others come in on an as-needed basis.
There is no research indicating that multiple acupuncture sessions are harmful to the body, so a patient can see a professional acupuncturist as often as recommended. Acupuncture sessions can last anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour, depending on the type of treatment you are receiving. Depending on the condition you are being treated for, you may need to attend acupuncture sessions for anywhere between three and six sessions. If you have a more severe condition you may need to attend a longer duration of sessions and then return on an as-needed basis.
If your pain is a 4 or less, come in once or twice a week. Chronic issues that are not severe, once a week for weeks and then we will re-evaluate. Really long term chronic issues, once a week for ten weeks or twice a week for 5 weeks.
PMS, endometriosis, menstrual cycle related issues: weekly until you have a cycle that is OK, then every other week until 2 OK cycles, then once a month in the week before the problem week.
Chronic stress: once a week until the stress subsides, meaning the evil boss quits, the sick kids get better, or you find different ways to cope.
Chronic conditions with very poor prognosis, we recommend weekly indefinitely.
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