keeptrying Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 I have seen some old threads on acupuncture, can anyone share any recent experiences with it and if it has been successful? my dd13 has just said she would like to try it. Any advise is appreciated. Helped or hurt the situation?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 My son (14) has went for 9 weeks now. He has seen an improvement in the frequency and intensity of his facial tics. A few days ago the tics got worse, I'm trying to figure out why. He says the accupuncture is relaxing and often falls asleep. Immediately after treatment the tics are always worse until the next morning. The clinician says that is very normal. We are going to continue with treatment for awhile more to see what the future results are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 Thanks Crazy (feel kinda bad calling you that..) for your response. I have read about tics getting worse after and that is making me a little nervous but sounds like it doesn't last too long.? Would you mind telling me how long until you noticed it making a difference? Just want to be realistic. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazy Posted October 21, 2014 Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 My son goes once a week for accupunture. I noticed improvement with the frequency and intensity of the tics during the 2nd week. He goes after school and within an hour the tics flare up and by morning they are calm. He thought I was crazy at first taking him for treatment but now agrees that it helps and does not mind going. When I tried to stretch out the appointments to 1 1/2 weeks I noticed them getting worse again so he is sticking to once a week for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2014 Thanks for this. We have our first appointment on Saturday. I am hoping for the best. We have tried many things without much success so I am keeping my fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 My son always had great relief from his tics and OCD with acupuncture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Chemar and crazy - did you find the acupuncture helped with all over tics or just facial? I have read it being most effective for facial tics . My dd has neck tics too - they are the most bothersome at the moment for her. Sorry if that is a dumb question - just reading too much I suppose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 It seemed to help my son all round Our acupuncture therapist does do additional things simultaneously if needed, like reflexology and Chinese cupping, aromatherapy, biofeedback (NOT neurofeedback) etc and so much of that was also helping But my son felt a calming of tics with that first needle placement in his scalp and then progressively so with each one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Thank you for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2014 So my dd had her first acupuncture appointment this Saturday and her tics have been increased ever since. What does this mean? Is it too soon to expect any change? I know everyone will react differently and possibly not at all - but I didn't expect this. Any advise?? keeptrying 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Oh dear! Does the therapist have experience using acupuncture for tics/TS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 No I don't think too much. Not TS but tics. Why should that matter? Help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chemar Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Placement of the needles is very important in that they need to calm those areas where the tics are centered, not stimulate them But some people have reported a herx like reaction so get a bit worse inititially and then improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeptrying Posted October 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Thanks - I am going to post and see who has experienced a herx. If you know of who I may ask, I would appreciate it. I have done a lot research looking for someone - found a neuro clinic but even they didn't have too much experience with TS or tics. I decided my best bet was with a pediatric acupuncturist. It seems like a TS doc is rare unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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