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18 patient evaluations for Acupuncture with a adherence rating of AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways

  • jrasku
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: All
    Fatigue: Most
    Sleep: Some
    Stiffness: Most
    function: Little
    external_stress: Most
    Stickman: most
    Description:F39y
    FM:9y Dx
    CFS:?y
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  • by jrasku
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Purposes: summer heat, Heat intolerance, Yin deficency, Anxiety and frustration, Depressed mood, Pain, Fatigue, Sleep problems, and General health (Started Apr 11, 2006)
Date Dosage summer heat Perceived effectiveness Heat intolerance Perceived effectiveness Yin deficency Perceived effectiveness Anxiety and frustration Perceived effectiveness Depressed mood Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness Fatigue Perceived effectiveness Sleep problems Perceived effectiveness General health Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 11, 2012 Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Jul 11, 2012
Advice & Tips
This can be a very effective treatment, and some people find it very valuable. I get it daily right now, and I don't think I would be doing anywhere near as well as I am without it. Finding a way to get it as often as you possibly can, in a way that you can afford it, is absolutely vital. I am currently paying $65CAD for 6 treatments in 1 week. I take Sundays off because the clinic I go to is closed on Sundays. When I started this daily treatment (I've taken some breaks) program, while the acupuncturist was putting needles in me, I closed my eyes involuntairilly because I relaxed for the first time in about 3 days. I don't think I actually slept, but I was deeply relaxed. I didn't want to leave when she came to take needles out. But it was the end of the day for her.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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Purposes: Fasciculations, Pain, and ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Feb 09, 2011)
Date Dosage Fasciculations Perceived effectiveness Pain Perceived effectiveness ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 20, 2011 Weekly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4 Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jun 17, 2011 Weekly Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 18, 2011 Weekly Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA little
Date
Dec 20, 2011
Advice & Tips
I truly believe that acupuncture has the ability to stall the progression of ALS. I received acupuncture for about four months and then I had a two-month break. During that two-month break I noticed an acceleration in the progression of my disease. Once I started acupuncture again it seems that my progression has slowed down considerably.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purposes: Pain in right foot, Digestive problems, Muscle and joint pain, Fatigue, and Hypersensitivity in right foot (Started Feb 16, 2011)
Date Dosage Pain in right foot Perceived effectiveness Digestive problems Perceived effectiveness Muscle and joint pain Perceived effectiveness Fatigue Perceived effectiveness Hypersensitivity in right foot Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 15, 2011 Every Other Week ? ? ? ? ? MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Mar 09, 2011 Weekly Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purpose: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) (Started Jun 08, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 24, 2011 M,W,F Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
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Purposes: ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), Stiffness/Spasticity, and Cramps (Started Mar 21, 2011)
Date Dosage ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) Perceived effectiveness Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Cramps Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 29, 2011 Weekly ? ? ? NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Apr 12, 2011 Weekly ? Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Date
Apr 29, 2011
Advice & Tips
expensive, and the acupuncturist told me there was nothing he could offer for PALS.
Cost
$200+ monthly
Date
Apr 12, 2011
Advice & Tips
it's a bit of a drive and a pain to take out this much time from my schedule, not to mention the cost.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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  • uxgrrl
    Sex: F
    Data Quality: 1 star
    Pain: Some
    Fatigue: None
    Sleep: Most
    Stiffness: Most
    function: Most
    external_stress: Little
    Stickman: some
    Description:F36y
    FM:3y Dx
  • 30535-thumb
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Purpose: Muscle pain (Started Mar 02, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 02, 2011 One time Led_efficacy_1Led_defaultLed_defaultLed_defaultNone SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Side effects:
Nausea, Fatigue, Muscle spasms
Date
Mar 02, 2011
Advice & Tips
I had such an unusually negative reaction to this treatment that even the practitioner was startled. I've always had a fear of needles but as an adult I've managed to make peace with the occasional blood draw. I worked hard to psyche myself up before the treatment, convincing myself that I was fine and this would be a positive, maybe even pleasant experience. I think the practitioner planned to place about 30 needles but after about 15 or so she placed a needle in my neck which caused the muscle to spasm. I started hyperventilating and nearly vomited. She placed a few more needles in my hands and wrists and left me alone for about 40 minutes. I was so uncomfortable and couldn't move an inch because of the needles in my back, neck, legs and hands. I cried to myself and felt miserable, unable to wipe my nose or adjust my aching lower back. I could have probably hit the call switch but for some reason it never occurred to me; I was totally focused on just getting through to the end. I've asked other people of their experiences and Googled on the web but I haven't found anyone else who had such a bad experience. It took several days to get back to my personal baseline, pain-wise. The only thing I can figure is that I was just too tense and anxious to let the treatment do any good, and instead it made me worse. I think it's just not a modality that will work for me. I won't be going back.
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  • elaurenzo
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 1 star
    MS: 30 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Relapse: Moderate
    Sensation: None
    Overall: Mild
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: none
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: none
    Upper limb: none
    Walking: moderate
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Purpose: MS (Multiple Sclerosis) (Started Aug 08, 1992)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 24, 2011 Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Mar 05, 2010 Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Feb 15, 2010 Monthly Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone SometimesSometimesSometimesSometimesSometimes Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 24, 2011
Advice & Tips
It takes the ups and downs out of the roller-coaster of MS.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Mar 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
Parasthesia stopped ENTIRELY after years of barbed wire and broken glass in my guts and sexual organs. I have never missed a monthly treatment. I stopped smoking around 1987, and have had the occasional relapse, but the parasthesia and fecal incontinence prompted me to quit again. Smoking is the main cause of acupuncture not working as well as it did the the days of the red emperor.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
Date
Feb 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
Regular treatment, by competent experts results in complete eradication of pain.
Cost
$50-99 monthly
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Purpose: right arm pain (Started Aug 13, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 18, 2010   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Sep 23, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 14, 2010 As needed ?Can't tell NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
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Purposes: Stiffness/Spasticity, Weakness in legs, and Weakness in arms (Started Jul 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Stiffness/Spasticity Perceived effectiveness Weakness in legs Perceived effectiveness Weakness in arms Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Aug 13, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Aug 13, 2010
Advice & Tips
Even if acupuncture weren't helping me cope with some of my issues it has had a possitive effect in my sleeping, eating, muscle tenseness, energy levels, etc. It may not work for everyone but personally I think it is a great suppliment to the vitamins and hopefully it will make it so that I can get of the medications I am taking sooner.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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  • Tilt
    Sex: M
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    MS: 8 yrs
    Type: Relapsing-Remitting
    Sensation: Moderate
    Overall: Moderate
    Cognition: moderate
    Vision: moderate
    Speech: moderate
    Swallowing: moderate
    Upper limb: moderate
    Walking: moderate
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  • by Tilt
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Purpose: Pain (Started Oct 19, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 01, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 04, 2010 As needed Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jul 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
when I can I will do again
Date
May 04, 2010
Advice & Tips
Would love to start this again.
Cost
$200+ monthly
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