I am receiving Acupuncture now for the last 3 months, but not on the NHS. I wouldn't even bother with this treatment on the NHS.
I have private treaments. I am going there regularly, twice a week and it helps me tremendously.
I am also using a Chinese Centre as I don't think that any European person can ever learn Acupuncture in the way as it really works. It's taught in China to people from the age of two.
My Chinese doctor said that ME isn't a quick fix. She told me because of the complexity of the illness I have to go a minimum of 6 months, twice a week to see the change. She knows what she is doing and I don't think going to Acupunture for 6 times in all together can help anybody. Any good Acupuncturist will agree with me there.
When I began with Acupunture I was bedbound for at least 3 days a week and now I hardly have a day where I have to stay in bed for more than 5 hours. On days where the Acupunture takes place I can do even little things in the flat as I feel great on those days.
I also do the Perrin Technique and Homeopathy on top, but I know that without Acupunture I would not feel half that good already and I thank everyday that I can receive this wonderful and helpful treatment, which everybody should try.
Acupuncture Via NHS For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Back Pain by: Sleepydust
Hi Cate. Thanks so much for sharing your experiences of acupuncture for back pain. That trip to the clinic really sounded like a struggle, especially for someone with ME/CFS. It's interesting to read how little acupuncture seemed to help you. I do hope you'll find a treatment that will ease your back pain soon, Cate.
