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mike_c

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8. I did acupuncture for several months

Reply to NJCher (Original post)

Thu Oct 2, 2025, 01:02 PM

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I tried it for chronic pain in my legs and feet. Nothing else was working and insurance paid for it. There was zero improvement, as far as I could tell. I really wanted it to help, but it didn't. Losing a bunch of weight finally helped more than all the therapies I tried, combined. Needless to say, it was pretty obvious my problems were at least partly the result of weight, but the acupuncturist never mentioned it. If you try it, I hope it helps you!

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Anyone Have Experience with Acupuncture? [View all] NJCher Thursday OP

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Yes Dawgman49 Thursday #2

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Yes! FDA approved it for pain in the late 1990s SheltieLover Thursday #6

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I'll be on alert for that NJCher Thursday #10

I did acupuncture for several months mike_c Thursday #8

thank you, everyone NJCher Thursday #9