Acupuncture

No but I am considering acupuncture for my terrible back pain. Right now I have committed to working with a chiropractor.

You might want to talk with your Dr for input.

I've never done acupucture - don't want a bunch a needles inserted in my body - IF not properly steralized. Especially during Chemo while the immune system may be compromised. Look at how many get infections from nail salons from lack of standard sterilization being done between customers. Acupressure might be something I would consider.

I was never one who was pro chiropractic until several years ago, it was suggested to get a chiropractic adjustment for my gelding as he was stiff working on the flat (dressage) and not up to what his preformance over fences should have been. I was very skeptical but got Dr Max (a human chiropractor who also specialized in horses) out to him. It was amazing the improvement in him. Also had a made that had been a broodmare until I got her - had him work on her and it was almost unbelievable the change in her attitude. It did take more than one adjustments for them initially and some later but the results were fantastic. As animals - they were only showing the positive. I have done chiropractic session since for me - the first guy I saw wasn't 'bad' but the woman I see now is fantastic.

(I have arthritis in my upper back, osteoporosis, lots of 'aches/pains' from all I have subjected my body to in my very active outdoor lifestyle.)

I can't speak for pain, but I did acupuncture throughout my chemo and ongoing (at the suggestion of my MO) for neuropathy and it helped a lot. If you can get a diagnosis from your doctor, your insurance may pay for it (mine did.) It is absolutely worth a try. Any reputable acupuncturist is familiar with the needs of cancer patients, they get a lot of people coming in for help with chemo or side effects. I go to Dana Farber for treatment and they actually have several trials going for accupuncture along with treatment. It absolutely helped me!

It is a procedure that has helped me with back pain over the years and gets me thru the 1st week after chemo with minimal side effects. You cannot feel the needles at all

I thank god for the relief!!

does anyone know if this will, increase lymphedema risk. I have pain between spine and shoulderblade cts clear but nothing helps, pain. I was under the impression needles anywhere in the b.c. side quadrant were a no no. Would also benefit from injection into site but again worried over Lymphedema risk

I will be starting acupuncture next week. I have finished chemo and radiation and have been on Aromasin for a year and for the last few months I have had hand, wrist and knee pain. My MO at Dana Farber in Weymouth said it was okay to try it. It is given at the Cancer Center at South Shore Hospital. I have also gone to chiropractors and sometimes it works and other times it doesn't. Insurance paid for the chiropractor, not sure about acupunture.