Chronic Pain Support Group

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accupunture

penny59
penny59
well i did it .i made an appt.for accupunture.yes i am afraid of needles and i am very nervous.but this unrelenting pain does not show any signs of slowing up.so i am taking the bull by the balls.(not sure if thats the right saying)and going to the needles.i here good things about it( no not the bulls balls) accupunture LOL.i will let you know how i do.i hope i didnt offend anyone with the bulls balls....marie
deleted_user
deleted_user
Acupuncture needles aren't like injection needles. They are very fine. Ask the acupuncturist to show you before you start if seeing how thin they are would help put you at ease at all.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Accupuncture take a few visits sometimes to feel the 'flow of energy'. You will however feel relaxed during the process. Ask about cupping while there. They give you giant hickies to bring the blood to the surface. I love it, but it looks a lot worse than it is.

Glad you are trying to take charge of your health.

BTW, any mention of pulling balls hurts to read, as a man of course.

Doug/Ouch
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