Posted by Simcha on June 24, 2003, at 7:59:05
In reply to Re: Asthma...personal experience w/ acupuncture. » Simcha, posted by Sabina on June 23, 2003, at 8:44:21
Sabina,
Thanks for the response. I was actually very serious about wanting to know if acupuncture has worked for asthmatics. I live in Chinatown in Oakland and there are plenty of practicioners to choose from. Maybe I should give it a whirl?
I have taken Traditional Chinese Medicine in the form of herbs. I did this once for a week after a car accident when I had many bruises. It seemed to help. I was on medication at the time so I only did it for a week.
I cannot do herbs as a long-term solution because of all the medication I take on a regular basis. Maybe acupuncture would be a good alternative that would not interfere with the medication I have to take for MDD and Asthma.
By the way I have Persistant Moderate to Severe Asthma. How bad was your Asthma and how long did it take for the acupuncture to work?
Thanks,
Simcha
> With or without any endorsement from Quackwatch, I will tell you that I suffered from chronic asthma and allergies that got progressively worse from the age of 3. I was treated with traditional medicine until the age of 18 with little success until I was unemployed, uninsured, and ready for disability and hospice care by the age of 32. As a last resort, I turned to Chinese-style acupuncture and herbal medicine. Within five months of treatment, I was nearly fully recovered. I was lucky to respond so well and I was as surprised as anyone, but that's my story. I wasn't on any other meds (except albuterol) at the time so I didn't have to worry about interactions with the herbs.
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