“Can acupuncture aid in autoimmune diseases?”
I was diagnosed with lupus a while ago, and I still suffer from joint pain and fatigue. I was wondering, is acupuncture a good option for treatment as well? I want to try this therapy alongside my medications.
31 Answers
Yes acupuncture, massage and herbs can help relieve your lupus, it will take you 2 to 3 sessions/week for 4 to 6 or 8 weeks then we go for observation.
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
I have seen it work marvelously well. My ex-wife, in fact, was diagnosed with SLE at the age of 16. Now in her thirties, she has been asymptomatic and even her current tests show no signs of the dis-ease leading current doctors to claim she was misdiagnosed.
The medication may be a hindrance... as the toxicity of drugs often cause imbalances. But you should talk to your doctor about making any changes first.
The medication may be a hindrance... as the toxicity of drugs often cause imbalances. But you should talk to your doctor about making any changes first.
Try it and see if it helps. If yes, then wonderful. If no, no harm is done.
Yes, it can improve your condition dramatically
Yes, it aids autoimmune diseases excellently!
Acupuncture helps boost the immune system.
Acupuncture together with Chinese herbal medicine will be able to handle this pretty well, but need regular treatments.
Of course. Acupuncture is the best for autoimmune diseases, including lupus.
Autoimmunity is when the immune system of the body either becomes over-active or under-active. There are many reasons behind this.
Acupuncture is known to boost an increase in immunity, so this therapy is certainly a good option for those with under-active immune systems.
However, the goal behind acupuncture is to bring your body back into a homeostatic or 'balanced' state of being. Keeping this in mind, acupuncture can, with the proper treatment, lower the over-active immune system problems.
Acupuncture in conjunction with dietary changes and herbal formulas can get you back on your feet and manage autoimmune symptoms throughout your life. This will greatly increase your quality of life!
I highly recommend you get a thorough checkup with your primary medical doctor and get the necessary blood tests and share this with your acupuncturist before receiving treatment. Make sure your acupuncturist is familiar with autoimmune diseases and knows exactly what to do to help you manage your symptoms!
Acupuncture is known to boost an increase in immunity, so this therapy is certainly a good option for those with under-active immune systems.
However, the goal behind acupuncture is to bring your body back into a homeostatic or 'balanced' state of being. Keeping this in mind, acupuncture can, with the proper treatment, lower the over-active immune system problems.
Acupuncture in conjunction with dietary changes and herbal formulas can get you back on your feet and manage autoimmune symptoms throughout your life. This will greatly increase your quality of life!
I highly recommend you get a thorough checkup with your primary medical doctor and get the necessary blood tests and share this with your acupuncturist before receiving treatment. Make sure your acupuncturist is familiar with autoimmune diseases and knows exactly what to do to help you manage your symptoms!
Yes, acupuncture works great to treat the symptoms for autoimmune diseases. Such as fatigue, insomnia, and muscle soreness,.
Acupuncture has been shown to help with autoimmune disorders. In many cases, medications are needed as well, along with proper diet, rest and a healthy lifestyle in general. Seeing an acupuncturist on a regular basis, not just during a flare up, is highly recommended. Autoimmune diseases are admittedly difficult to treat but with weekly treatment (if possible), the aforementioned suggestions and maybe adding herbal supplements to the mix is your best bet to see results.
Yes, I have seen so many success cases.
Autoimmune diseases are big challenge for all medical professionals. Acupuncture can release the pain and enhance your energy and immune system. So acupuncture treatment may help you to take care the joint pain and fatigue issues. Please check with your local acupuncturists regarding your concern
Yes acupuncture could be a good choice in alleviating pain that's caused by autoimmune condition.
Yes
Absolutely! It's one of my specialties. I too have an autoimmune disease (Hashimoto's). By combining acupuncture, proper supplementation of vitamins, minerals and Wobenzyme (https://wellevate.me/eastlakeacu#/ ) and following the AIP (Autoimmune Paleo) diet, I feel amazing and now only get acupuncture 2x per month. The only time I get joint pain now is if I eat wheat (oddly I'm okay with gluten) the supplements keep me going and I feel amazing. I've lost 30lbs, look 10 years younger and have never looked and felt better. My own journey is one of the reasons I specialize in this type of disorder. So "yes", acupuncture can help - though I recommend combining it with other things the way I did.
Yes, acupuncture can be a valuable treatment plan in assisting your immune system. Acupuncture works well with western medicine treatment plans and can help you to feel better.
There is a long tradition in Chinese medicine of treating joint pain and fatigue.
Lupus along with other arthralgias belong to the category of ‘bi syndrome’. The goal of acupuncture in treating bi syndrome is to restore qi and blood flow in the channels to relieve pain, numbness, swelling of joints. Acupuncture can also improve energy to relieve fatigue.
Lupus along with other arthralgias belong to the category of ‘bi syndrome’. The goal of acupuncture in treating bi syndrome is to restore qi and blood flow in the channels to relieve pain, numbness, swelling of joints. Acupuncture can also improve energy to relieve fatigue.
Yes I highly recommend acupuncture for improving quality of life in autoimmune conditions. It can help to improve energy and lessen pain. The bad days won’t seem nearly as hard to get through.
Hello,
I would definitely give it a try. They will probably help out your liver and spleen to take away any fatigue and muscle pain. I hope that you learn how to manage symptoms ASAP.
David G. Hanley, Dipl. OM
I would definitely give it a try. They will probably help out your liver and spleen to take away any fatigue and muscle pain. I hope that you learn how to manage symptoms ASAP.
David G. Hanley, Dipl. OM
Yes, acupuncture can certainly help you with whatever symptoms you experience going forward. I would also strongly suggest you get on and stay on a gluten free diet as gluten has been directly linked to and exacerbates the inflammatory symptoms of Lupus.
Thank you for your question.
Acupuncture as an adjunct treatment for Lupus would be worth trying. Talk with your medical provider about seeking this treatment and if they have any recommended acupuncturists. I would not take or mix Chinese herbals with any medications you maybe taking, and many of these herbs are contaminated with heavy metals. Some acupuncturists use Chinese herbals as well.
Be careful with cupping, it can help some greatly, but this should be done with caution and for short time periods at first if the acupuncturists uses this as well, to see how your body reacts to this.
Be well,
B
Acupuncture as an adjunct treatment for Lupus would be worth trying. Talk with your medical provider about seeking this treatment and if they have any recommended acupuncturists. I would not take or mix Chinese herbals with any medications you maybe taking, and many of these herbs are contaminated with heavy metals. Some acupuncturists use Chinese herbals as well.
Be careful with cupping, it can help some greatly, but this should be done with caution and for short time periods at first if the acupuncturists uses this as well, to see how your body reacts to this.
Be well,
B
Yes acupuncture can help you.
One of the main purposes of acupuncture is: it treats inflammation in the body, so it really helps patients who are suffering from autoimmune diseases. Acupuncture will also be complementary to your medication and it is a safe therapy because it is not going to interact negatively with the drugs that you are taking to fight your condition.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
Alexandre Hillairet, DAOM.
It can be helpful with your joint pain and fatigue for sure, the acupuncturist would need to do a bit of differential diagnosis, because "Lupus" is a western medical term and Chinese medicine diagnosis' differently. With a proper differential the acupuncturist can serve you more precisely.
Find a licensed practitioner in your area, an L.Ac. (Licensed acupuncturist) not just and MD or DC who "does acupuncture too". Find a good qualified practitioner and if you don't like your first choice, shop around a bit to find one who you click with.
Good luck.
Find a licensed practitioner in your area, an L.Ac. (Licensed acupuncturist) not just and MD or DC who "does acupuncture too". Find a good qualified practitioner and if you don't like your first choice, shop around a bit to find one who you click with.
Good luck.
It absolutely can!
Yes. Acupuncture is most well-known for pain and stress management, which is why a lot of lupus, as well as cancer patients, use acupuncture to help achieve a higher quality of life.
Hi there,
Please see your primary care doctor first to get a diagnosis and get any recommendation or referral from your doctor. Having said that, in TCM we have acupuncture techniques and herbal supplements that can help with pain and fatigue. However, make sure you consult with both your regular primary care physician and your acupuncturist.
Please see your primary care doctor first to get a diagnosis and get any recommendation or referral from your doctor. Having said that, in TCM we have acupuncture techniques and herbal supplements that can help with pain and fatigue. However, make sure you consult with both your regular primary care physician and your acupuncturist.
Yes, there is no conflict because acupuncture promotes self-healing. Thank you for your question.
Yes, acupuncture and natural medicine is a fantastic approach to manage autoimmune disease. In addition, ozone therapy is very powerful in reducing the inflammation associated with Lupus. Many Lupus patients also require detoxification.
Acupuncture can be an excellent treatment choice for dealing with pain (of any type) and fatigue. It also partners well with conventional pharmaceuticals because we're not adding any substances to the body and thus there is a very low risk for adverse event due to interactions.
Acupuncture can also, sometimes, help to regulate an out of control immune response which can lead to a reduction in symptoms overall.
For best results, you want to make sure you're seeing an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist. You can start with the "Find a Practitioner" page at NCCAOM.org to find someone local to you.
Acupuncture can also, sometimes, help to regulate an out of control immune response which can lead to a reduction in symptoms overall.
For best results, you want to make sure you're seeing an NCCAOM nationally board certified acupuncturist. You can start with the "Find a Practitioner" page at NCCAOM.org to find someone local to you.
