So as the acupuncture sessions are persistent the flushing work will continue until all the rubbish and rust are cleaned in the meridians. Thus, if the pain worse after acupuncture, do not panic or worry, but take some sensible steps to help calm the pain, like resting, apply red flower oil locally, or take some painkillers if needed.
It is important for the patient to give the doctor feedback on how long the pain relief was last and any changes in the pattern or site of the pain.
Some patients experience detox symptoms like more urination after the acupuncture session. As you would expect, their bloating and water retention would be relieved significantly. Meanwhile, some may spot changes in their bowel movement : more frequent, increased volume, or stronger odour.
Both signs of good eliminations indicate the body elevates the level of metabolism, or in the Chinese term, a better energy flow in kidney and spleen meridians. Running nose, sore throat and some cold symptoms may appear during the second or third week of acupuncture treatment. In Chinese medicine, an unresolved cold or flu was the underlying cause of many health problems, like poor circulation, stiff neck and back, and migraine.
Running nose, fever, and body ache is the natural response of body fighting with a cold or flu attack, like casualties and bombarded border during the war that defence force fight the enemy from invasion. Once acupuncture treatment enhanced the immunity as if the army is armed ready to fight the invader again, cold and flu symptoms reappear.
These symptoms usually last for a week; some Chinese herbs might be used for faster healing. Meanwhile, some patients may notice reappearing of many other symptoms, which bothered them previously but have forgotten for sometimes. It means the increased body energy expelling many underlying ailments. For example, reoccur of appendicitis or hemorrhoids that happened years ago. While the body is in a reversing process of healing, it often notices that the recurred symptoms are not causing as strong discomfort as a normal attack.
It is important to let the practitioner know the previous history of illness may just happen to be remembered again. Book Online Now! I recently had acupuncture for lower back pain. The five needles was placed in my right ear. Right away I noticed pain relief in my lower back, and my mood increased the same of the accunpunture, I was able to stand straight up without help. I did have problems communicating, frequent ruination, I did runny nose and scratchy throat but I did feel my body fighting off the cold so it cold on last a few hours.
I had acupuncture to treat migraine. Hi Rachael, Thank you for sharing your experience. Indeed sometime it can flare up before getting better.
I have witnessed many patients had the improvement of migraine by reduced intensity and frequency with a course of acupuncture treatments. All the best. I do feel much better within my self and so far have avoided antibiotics normally on antibiotics every month due to getting infections so fingers crossed it helping fix my immunity and nervous system and anxiety also how many treatments would I need before my issues are healed?
Hi Neeka, The combination of acupuncture, Cupping and herbal treatment support immunity very well in my clinical practice. Glad to hear you have noticed the improvement already. I usually suggest my patients that patient and persistence are the key to the recovery of chronic issues, such as the low immunity or run down. Meanwhile, the energy book offers some easy-to-apply tips to restore your energy.
Let me know if it helps. Hi I have had my first acupuncture sessions yesterday and the day before.. I can barely move my neck and arm! Hi Lyn, Only realised your post here today. Your pain most likely have settled down within the first 48 hours. Let me know it was the case? Pain is only on the right hand side of my upper back. No medication works even Opiods. I have had 2 Sessions of Accupuncture a week apart. I had some relief while it was being done but the pain came back worse than ever.
Is this Normal? Should I continue or give up. How many should you have before? I also had cupping at the same time. Please reply to my query as soon as possible. Injury was torn right side Rhomboid Muscle after stretching out and catching bar after having a race with my son in the pool. Sensation goes up my neck only on right side and into. I have had MRI and nothing found. Thanks for help Mary Higgins Please reply and give me your thoughts.
Hi Mary, Thank you for providing the details. Worsening pain is a normal reaction in the first few sessions.
Can you let your acupuncturist know your reactions? You should give it a try at least sessions to see if it works for you. I recently started acupuncture sessions because of having a sever pain in lower back and lumbar, after the first session I felt a little better, however, there is a part in my lower back when encounters with the needle, an ugly nerve pain like sting bite feeling surges that lasts for hours after the session, the sensitiveness of this area against needle is so ugly that in my second session also my last session at the moment has made me kind of felt unsure about the treatment… Not sure if these types of sting bite feeling in my lower back is a part of my treatment process or not….
Hi Arvand, Hope you are better by now. PS I just realised your post today. I did receive many patients feedback about those highly sensitive points during their pain treatments.
It is a very useful insight to pass on to your acupuncturist. It could be a key to unlock all your pain. Let me know if acupuncture already helped you. I had acupucture today. The reason for my going is that I have constant tingling in the back of my knee down to the bottom of my left foot.
I am praying that we can fix this with acupucture. I have been journaling my everyday feelings overall since beginning this treatment.
Hi Susie, Hope you are better by now. Send all my positive vibe for your recovery. I have chronic pain, inflammation and 3 herniated discs in my neck. I am also being check for autoimmune disease as well. I had my first appointment yesterday and my pain worsen at night it was awful and i was so irritable. I finally went to sleep but didnt sleep well. Today i do fell better. I read people with chronic pain sometimes their symptoms worsen at first. Just curious if i should proceed?
Hi Kristen, Congratulations, you have noticed certain changes by your first session. This worsening pain is the most common reactions when we working with chronic pain because it turns the chronic pain into the acute state. I recommend to proceed for at least 2 weeks and judge by yourself again. A friend recommended that I visit Chenzen to help with my sore hands, I finally listened and booked time to receive help. What a wonderful, relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
The treatment has helped me wake with more energy making my days more productive and less stressful. I highly recommend Chenzen and the wonderful drug free treatment.
I had a treatment today for a very swollen knee. Needles were placed around my one knee and in the shins and ankles of both legs. Also near the elbows in both arms. As acupuncture works in a holistic manner, the site without needling got activated is a good sign of systematic healing. I would suggest just take it easy for the first hours.
Please pass on this information to your acupuncturist. It could be a useful for your future treatment strategy. Hi Barbara, The tingling may last from a few hours to a couple of days, depends on your condition and the treatment offered.
If it is got too intense, it is worth to give your acupuncturist a call and discuss it. I had acupuncture about 3 weeks ago and one of the needles she inserted gave me a very sharp burning pain.
She pulled it out… but now the slightest bump is excruciating…just wearing closthes over it hurts so bad. Has anyone experienced this? Or know what happened? Hi Barbara, It looks like one of the nerves may have been directly stimulated by the needle and you have some residue effect afterward.
It could be happened in acupuncture practice, but on very rare occasions. It usually takes a weeks to months for the nerve to heal itself. You may benefit from calling your acupuncturist and asking for suggestion to speed up the healing of nerve. Hi, I have had Glandular Fever for 16 weeks now. Is this a sign it is working? Is it eliminating toxins? Any advice much appreciated, thanks in advance.
Hi Lynn, Congratulations! You have had exactly what I meant of the positive acupuncture reaction. It works like when flushing the blocked drainage pipe, and the water turned to be dirtier before it cleaned up. Keep going for a few weeks and then look back to see how it has helped you. Thank you I had my 3rd session on Tues night. Is this a normal reaction? Is this likely to help my Glandular Fever? Thank you. Acupuncture helped many people with glandular fever, but it is not for everyone.
It requires patience and resilience to experience the benefits. Please take at least weeks to try out. Hi Doctor. I had accupressure done on my neck for cervical vertigo and fibroids. After treatment I noticed my gums were very painful and swollen.
Is this something you have come across? Hi Joyce, That is a new reaction for me too. Please give a 48 hours period to see if it settles down. Keep me posted about it. Regards, Chen.
Hi I had my first accupuncture session 2 weeks ago and 2nd yesterday for severe sciatica and right lower back with right thigh pain and some numbness. After both times I suffered awful nausea and vomitting with stomach pains. After first session 2 weeks ago I ended up in hospital as was vomitting bile and complete dehydration. Please could you help me understand what is happening and if accupuncture is no good for me. Sorry to hear that you suffered so much. Please call your acupuncturist ASAP and discuss your reactions and your next steps of care.
Getting to and from the acupuncture clinic itself may taxing your body too much. I had accupuncture yesterday, and about 2 hours after, my back felt like I had a bad sunburn.
The sensation stopped suddenly after an hour. Now today, about 24 hours after my session, my back is burning again. It feels normal to the touch, but like a bad sunburn. Is this something with which you are familiar? Hi Amy, The altered sensation phenomenon does occur after acupuncture in my practice. It is worth to share it with your acupuncturist. I also tried accupuncture last week for my lower back. Hi I had my first acupuncture session on June 13th for chronic pain. I have nerve pain in my body.
I felt horrible that day but the next day felt much better. I discontinued for 3 weeks as my father in law passed away. My pain in those 3 weeks were very minimal. I started acupuncture again on July 18th and have had 4 sessions 2x a week so far. I skipped today bc I just feel so sore and my pain is much worse and I was afraid to go.
Is this normal for chronic pain? He has been doing acupuncture for 60 years and I am combining with herbal medicine too. Please help! Hi Steph, Hope you are better again today. The flair up like what you have experienced is very important information for your acupuncturist to know.
Can you call hime or let him to know? It would help your acupuncturist to form a better treatment protocol that suits you. Hi — I had facial acupuncture for the first time yesterday. Almost immediately afterwards I noticed that my vision was slightly blurry, not as crisp and I have slight photosensitivity. She did a lot of work on the lymphs in my jawline as I grind my teeth. Is this normal or something I should get looked at? Hi Lindsay, Most mild adverse reactions are gone within hours.
If you still experience the discomfort after 24 hours, it is worth to discuss with your acupuncturist. Hope you are radiate with joy by now. The third week a lot of joint clicking and popping throughout my body. Hi Angie, If you were my patient and I heard your feedbacks, I would modify the acupuncture treatment protocol thus you will not continue to experience such continue reactions.
Can you talk to your acupuncturist on your next visit and explain all your reactions? Adverse reactions do occur, but we as acupuncturists are not intend to let you suffering through. With best regards, Chen. Hi everyone. I just started session two weeks ago. This week I had two sessions. One 30 minute one and the next day a chiropractic and accupuncture session for 75 mins together. I felt extremely nauseous during the session and started to panic a bit. I tried to sleep during the session but kept being woken up by feelings of nausea and anxiety.
After the session I felt great. Woken up with the feeling of wanting to throw up, nausea, and then woke up drenched in sweat? Hi Tiffany, I can only remember one person had extremely nauseous during an acupuncture session in 28 years of my practice, which was caused by food poisoning.
Have you discussed it with your acupuncturist during or right after the session? I recommend calling your acupuncturist to address your gut issue. Best luck! Dear Dr. QC, I have had chronic back pain for more than 20 years that goes on and off. I got a variety to avoid monotony and boredom, So I keep switching them depending on the mood , I have had on and off pain in the knees very frequently, on the rhomboids for almost a year, as soon as it left, I had pain in the left side of the neck for almost a month, each condition managed by a professional physiotherapist in western medicine.
As soon as the pain in the left side of the neck felt like leaving, I had new severe pain in the right side of the neck striking through deep in my ear. I thought it was due to a deep root canal that I had a few months ago but my dentist took an x-ray and found nothing wrong. I took pain killers for almost 2 weeks due to severe pain in the ear feeling like a contraction. He suggested acupuncture.
I am seeing a western doctor trained in neurology and alternative medicine, including accupuncture. Yesterday, wwas my first session out of 10 which will be taken weekly , I told him everything about my pain history. After the session, I felt super sleepy and went to bed at pm after resisting for an hour I usually go to bed at 9 0r 10 pm. I woke up a bit at around 1 before falling asleep again to wake up at am. Is this normal? It almost happening daily in my clinic.
It would be a part of the your recovery process. Hi i had my second acupuncture session for plantar fascitis and my well being yesterday. THE next day I woke up feeling sick and bottom of my legs aching and head ache I spend that day in bed sweating and drained of energy. Hi Sharon, sorry to hear that you have had such a strong reaction.
It could be possible to have these reactions at the second session or any sessions afterwards. Can you discuss with your acupuncturist about it? I have just had acupuncture for anxiety which was causing me to be breathless I feel a bit better this morning but how long before I start to feel normal. Hi Paul, The more you are trusting in the process the fast you will heal.
However, adversity event does occur. Please talk to your acupuncturist if you continue feel breathless ASAP.
I started acupuncture 2 weeks ago for acne on both cheeks. The first week the redness had subsided but the second week I have more breakout with lot of pus on my left cheek. Could this be a side effect? I hope that my skin will improve. Hi Malavika, Congratulation on your improvements. As a general rule, there is always a bit bumpy on your road to recovery.
Be patient and be resilient, you will see more positive changes as the body always heal. It is for extreme lower back pain after 2 surgeries in my neck and lower back this year. I seem to be vomiting mostly stomach acid, liquid, both times. It is VERY unpleasant. Is or how is the acupuncture triggering this and should I continue? Hi Hayley, It could happen if you have had extreme pain in the first place. If so, you are on the right path.
Have a zen day! Recently started acupuncture sessions back up after about 3 yrs. Good to know this is a good sign. Whew, my poor spouse those first hrs after acupuncture LOL. Hi Cali, I am glad to hear that you are aware of the reactions. Wish your spouse well for me, I knew what is been going through. Hi there, I had my second session of acupuncture to get my menstrual cycle back — after the first session I was energized but had a lot of headaches, but this time I have no energy or motivation and two days after have been sneezing all day and feel very run down, and am extremely irritable and emotional- Is this usual?
To have such intense reactions? Thank you! Hi Ryan, The high and low energy reactions happen to many patients of mine. All the Best! I just had acupuncture done lastnight for allergies. About mid morning today I started to notice lots of sinus drainage down my throat, running nose, ears seem a little plugged. I can breathe nice and deep through my nose. My sinuses seem all clear, probably because it all drained.
Is that normal? Hi Ashley, I hope you are enjoy the benefit of acupuncture for allergy by now. The reaction you experience is a common reaction to many people. Hi, I started to go on acupuncture due to my chronic problems with UTI, cold feets and stomach problems. After my first visit, I felt great but in two days I started to have chills and being kinda tired. In 4 days I went for the second time and right after I felt very tired and the chills have been even worse that I am extremely cold all day.
Do you think it is normal or connected with the acupuncture? Thanks a lot! My understanding of your reaction as the inner ice cube coldness is melting and fast. I had one patient had the same reaction and he was wearing a ski jacket during the summer after an acupuncture session. Please wrap up, stay warm and talk to your acupuncturist about it. I had an acupuncture session in the beginning of September and noticed I was going to the bathroom in the middle of the night which I never do.
I did that for a week and then I had a full 24 hours of urinating every 15 minutes. Anytime I drank anything it just came out within 15 minutes. I got scared so a doctor thought I had a UTI and was put on antibiotics. When I had my next session I told the acupuncturist about what happened and she said the same thing that I most likely had a UTI. After I had my next session I had the urinating only for 24 hours and was fine the next couple of days.
Then it happened again without a session and it lasted for four days then I was okay for 3 days and now I am currently going through the same thing again. I feel really weak and dehydrated. My question is are these possible detox symptoms and would they last this long even though my last session was almost 3 weeks ago? Please visit your GP again to help your condition. Hi there, I had my fourth session of acupuncture last Wednesday. When the acupuncturist removed the needles I felt a pressure like he was pressing down hard.
My back was sore and burning when I left. It is still sore on the parts where he inserted the needle. One has become a bruise bump. And they all give me a dull ache when I lie down. These additional side effects are much rarer than the most common side effects of acupuncture , but they can and do occasionally happen.
None are life-threatening, and all typically are fleeting. Still, they are good to be aware of so that if you do experience them, you know they're normal and nothing to be too concerned about. While most people notice a marked improvement in their symptoms following acupuncture, some feel worse before they start feeling better.
In natural medicine circles, this is sometimes referred to as a healing crisis. The idea is that as your body starts undergoing the changes involved in moving toward health, things get stirred up. This can cause not only an exacerbation of current symptoms but also the recurrence of previous ailments that had been dormant.
Acupuncture awakens your self-healing capabilities. With that can come an onslaught of bodily awareness. This usually is a positive experience but it also can mean heightened sensitivity or intolerance for things that previously felt normal. An example of this is someone who unconsciously adapts to stress by tightening and hunching up his shoulders.
After an acupuncture treatment, once this person's bodily felt sense has been woken up, his mild upper back and neck tension might start screaming. The good news about this side effect is that it's a sign that things are moving. In the case of acupuncture, this means that the primary objective is being met.
That is, you are starting to transition on multiple levels from stuck to unstuck. People can feel wiped out after acupuncture. A more common result is increased energy, but sometimes the "acu land" effect hangs on a little longer. This is your body telling you that it's depleted. Feeling fatigued after acupuncture is not cause for concern, but it is a warning sign that you need to rest. If you have this experience, take it easy for the remainder of the day.
Take a bath that night. Go to bed early. Come morning, the combination of acupuncture and rest will leave you feeling born again.
Body parts where acupuncture needles get inserted can feel sore after needles are removed. I've found that this most commonly occurs with points in the hands and feet, especially Large Intestine 4 , an acupuncture point located between the thumb and index finger. You also may experience muscle soreness away from the needling site if a trigger or ashi point was released during your treatment. Soreness from acupuncture typically dissipates within 24 hours. A qualified acupuncturist will know which points are safe to practice on.
Acupuncture may be effective in treating a number of conditions during pregnancy, such as morning sickness and constipation, and has also been used by some women to help induce labour. However, it has yet to be conclusively proven how effective acupuncture is in treating these conditions. You should never have acupuncture while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol because they may cause your body to react abnormally to the treatment.
The traditional Chinese philosophy on which acupuncture is based states that your health is dependent on the body's energy force, known as 'Qi'. When you are healthy, Qi moves in a smooth, fluid way through a series of channels in the body called 'meridians'. When you are faced with a physical, mental, or emotional problem, or illness, the Qi is disrupted, and your health worsens.
By inserting needles into your body's meridians, it can help to release any blockages in the energy flow. It also helps to restore the body's natural balance by stimulating its own healing process. Although not all of the effects of acupuncture can be explained using conventional medicine, there has been some scientific research which shows how acupuncture can stimulate the body and reduce pain.
When you insert needles into acupuncture points, it can help stimulate nerves, muscles, and tissue in your body. This stimulation then encourages the body to release certain chemicals, such as endorphins, and serotonin.
Endorphins are the body's natural form of painkillers, and your brain releases these chemicals at times of pain and stress. Serotonin is a chemical that can affect your mood, emotions, and behaviour. It can also provide pain relief. If carried out by a qualified practitioner, acupuncture is a very safe form of treatment, with few side effects. Serious complications, such as infection, and damaged organs, or tissue, are extremely rare, and usually only occur as a result of bad practice, or a poorly trained acupuncturist.
A properly trained acupuncturist will always use clean needles and dispose of them after every use. In some cases, acupuncture can cause soreness, bleeding, and bruising, at the points on your skin where the needles enter. If you develop these symptoms, make sure that you tell your acupuncturist so that they know to avoid certain acupuncture points in the future, or to insert the needle in a different way.
Bleeding and bruising is rare following acupuncture. However, there is still a slight risk, so people with bleeding disorders, such as haemophilia where your blood is unable to clot , or those taking medication which thins the blood anti-coagulants , may not be able to have acupuncture. If you have a blood disorder, or you are taking medication which thins your blood, make sure that you talk to your GP before you undergo any acupuncture treatment.
If you decide to have acupuncture, it is important to visit a properly qualified and registered acupuncturist. At the moment, anyone in the UK can call themselves an acupuncturist because it is not a state regulated profession. It is therefore very important to ask your acupuncturist about their training, qualifications, and experience.
There are several UK acupuncture authorities that employ trained and experienced acupuncturists. By contacting these organisations, you can find qualified acupuncturists practicing in your local area.
These acupuncture authorities include:. You can contact the BacC by calling , or by visiting their website. The BMAS also offer an online search facility which allows you to search an online database of qualified practitioners. Acupuncture can affect everyone differently. After acupuncture treatment, some people feel relaxed and calm, while others feel alert and energised.
In some cases, acupuncture can leave you feeling tired and lethargic for a few hours following your treatment session. If you feel tired, drowsy, or lethargic following your acupuncture, make sure you do not drive, or operate machinery, until you feel more alert and awake.
Following an acupuncture session, some people find that the symptoms of their condition, or illness, temporarily worsen, or 'flare-up'. Some people also experience sweating, dizziness, and feel faint.
These effects are usually short-lasting, and pass within a few hours. If you experience a flare-up of your symptoms, or you feel dizzy, or faint, make sure that you rest in order to give your body time to recover.
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