beachcomber
post-grad
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Hi all--
Does anyone have any experience with or information about successful treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain with acupuncture? I have heard of positive research on this but am wondering about real people experience?
After my brutal week teaching on concrete floors and long workdays/nights, I am really struggling with inflammation and pain in BOTH of my knees. I really don't think it is a problem with my new knee--- because this is bilateral pain. Rather I believe it comes from an auto-immune inflammatory disease that I have in addition to the OA.
It's been a long time since I have had pain this intense. I can hardly walk even with my cane. I might have to go back to crutches if it is not better tomorrow. I am having one of those sitting up at night crying sessions again. Darn it anyway.
Anyway, I need to keep looking for answers. I see my OS on Monday and we will talk about both my knees, but unless the other knee has deteriorated rapidly these past months it is probably "just" inflammation and not another KR in my immediate future.
Any ideas? I would really appreciate it and your support. You are all the best.
Thanks
Carolyn
Does anyone have any experience with or information about successful treatment for knee osteoarthritis pain with acupuncture? I have heard of positive research on this but am wondering about real people experience?
After my brutal week teaching on concrete floors and long workdays/nights, I am really struggling with inflammation and pain in BOTH of my knees. I really don't think it is a problem with my new knee--- because this is bilateral pain. Rather I believe it comes from an auto-immune inflammatory disease that I have in addition to the OA.
It's been a long time since I have had pain this intense. I can hardly walk even with my cane. I might have to go back to crutches if it is not better tomorrow. I am having one of those sitting up at night crying sessions again. Darn it anyway.
Anyway, I need to keep looking for answers. I see my OS on Monday and we will talk about both my knees, but unless the other knee has deteriorated rapidly these past months it is probably "just" inflammation and not another KR in my immediate future.
Any ideas? I would really appreciate it and your support. You are all the best.
Thanks
Carolyn