Love to hear from anyone who has used accupuncture

I used acupuncture throughout my chemo, my surgery and recover, and now through radiation. I HIGHLY recommend it. You need to find someone you are comfortable with and that you trust. I actually had been going on and off to my acupuncturist for 5 years. I had stopped going (money reasons) on a regular basis for about a year before m diagnosis. Now I go EVERY week once a week. I truly believe it is what helped me get through. When I was first diagnosed I was Stage 3 Grade 3 2 positive nodes (1 axilla and 1 Sub pectoral). I did chemo first 8 treatments 16 weeks A & C and taxol. I worked 12 hour days and exercised cooked everything through out the entire chemo time frame. After chemo I had a PET that showed CLEAR nothing left. My Pathology after surgery confirmed except my one tumor that was 4 cm at the on start was 2mm (.2cm) at the time of surgery and only 1 lymph node was still positive. So a HUGE improvement from where I began.

Again, it is a personal choice, but I must say I am so grateful. My acupuncturist came to my house post bi-lateral mastectomy and I am 4 weeks today and am starting radiation and have full movement (range of motion) in my arms without physical therapy. By day 6 my drains were able to come out and by 9 days I was able to drive (not far). I also did not have to take any pain medication in the hospital after surgery (I was in no pain). When I got home and was moving around more I just took Motrin at night because of soreness.

Again, everyone's experience is different. I hope your journey is successful and you heal quickly. :-)
<br />- Debbie

I went to one as part of a complimentary package. I had no expectations and frankly would have skipped it if they hadn't been so adament about me doing it. I'm glad I did. I laid on my back while having it. I had aggravated my ankle injury and went into the office limping badly. Afterwards, I was halfway back to my car before I realized that I had no pain in my ankle. I was pain free for several days. As I said, I had zero expectations when I went in, so I don't believe the effects were psychological. I love having massages, but if I were to have to choose between a massage and accupuncture, I'd choose accupunture. I've also had good luck with accu-pressure, as well.

I have an appt. today I will ask for you and report back.  Enjoy your day   Balsie