my acupuncturist thinks it's good, but I've had only one treatment, so can't express much of an opinion yet.
For me very much so, I was crushed back in 2010 between to cement mixers at work, lucky to be alive, Any how acupuncture work for me it took a while almost a full year. but it did get much better it probably will not go totally away for me it was a large improvement hang in there do not give up time will help.
Diabetic neuropathy can be treated with the use of certain medications (from a doctor), acupuncture, physical therapy, or electrical nerve stimulation. It is also important that a patient's A1C be kept under control, which can be achieved by following a balanced diet.
Its ability to kill free radicals may help people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy
I don't see any reason why would not swim after acupuncture treatment. Swimming is good for you health and physical condition, go for it!
Acupuncture can help relieve the pain associated with diabetic neuropathy by stimulation of cetain points. A qualified practitioner should be consulted. Herbal remedies also may be helpful in managing diabetes
It depends on what is causing your neuropathy. There are a number of conditions and toxins that can cause neuropathy. For more information use the following link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuropathy
what is a "SensoriMotor Neuropathy Profile" and why is it done?
disease of the optic nerve (optic neuropathy)
Rheumatoid vasculitis can cause Vasculitic neuropathy
Neuropathy refers to any disease or injury affecting nerves or nerve cells.It may refer to:Peripheral neuropathy, any condition affecting peripheral nervesCranial neuropathy, any condition affecting cranial nervesOptic neuropathy, any condition affecting the optic nerve (including Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy)Auditory neuropathy, any condition affecting the auditory nerveNeuropathic pain, caused by neuropathy or by damage elsewhere in the nervous system
A good diabetic peripheral neuropathy surgeon performs a procedure on patients who suffer nerve problems from having diabetes. The condition gets worse with age and surgery most times can relieve some of the pain associated with the disorder.
There are several ways to treat pain caused by diabetic neuropathy though they are topical to the pain and symptoms you are having. You can take duloxetine, pregabalin, or gabapentin to help relieve the pain or try a more physical approach like acupuncture or physical therapy. Ultimately it is best to discuss with your doctor what your treatment path should be as some medicines can have side effects that you may be unaware of.
Yes, acupuncture can cause rash & hives.