Guest guest Posted July 29, 2002 Report Share Posted July 29, 2002 I started acupuncture and TCM herbs about a month ago for migranes and insomnia. I've had 2 treatments. During my last treatment, I developed a huge knot on my left temple. The TCM doctor told me it was a 'qi' or energy bump. It was very uncomfortable and now I have a nasty bruise there. I've talked to a number of people, but none of them have ever heard of the qi bump but say that bruising is not uncommon. I'm a little concerned about taking my next treatment because of the bump developing right on my temple. I'm looking for more understanding of the qi bump issue. I'm very hopeful that through acupuncture and the herbs I can be rid of migranes and regain a healthy sleep pattern. Any information about this would be helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2002 Report Share Posted July 30, 2002 Well I'd say your qi bump was a hematoma, a common side effect of needling the face. It is caused by hitting a small blood vessel and can be stopped by appling direct firm pressure on the spot when it first happens. As far as I know there is no theraputic affect to it. Bob --- tallgirliegirl <tallgirliegirl wrote: > I started acupuncture and TCM herbs about a month > ago for migranes > and insomnia. I've had 2 treatments. During my > last treatment, I > developed a huge knot on my left temple. The TCM > doctor told me it > was a 'qi' or energy bump. It was very > uncomfortable and now I have > a nasty bruise there. I've talked to a number of > people, but none of > them have ever heard of the qi bump but say that > bruising is not > uncommon. I'm a little concerned about taking my > next treatment > because of the bump developing right on my temple. > I'm looking for > more understanding of the qi bump issue. > > I'm very hopeful that through acupuncture and the > herbs I can be rid > of migranes and regain a healthy sleep pattern. Any > information > about this would be helpful. > > Health - Feel better, live better http://health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2002 Report Share Posted August 18, 2002 In a message dated 7/30/02 12:57:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bob_and_robin writes: > > Well, I'd say your qi bump was a hematoma, a common > side effect of needling the face. It is caused by > hitting a small blood vessel and can be stopped by > appling direct firm pressure on the spot when it first > happens. As far as I know there is no theraputic > affect to it. > Hi, Bob is correct and one thing I might not have written before is that it can be pressed out and sometimes some of the bruising can be slightly avoided. The pressing out can be a bit painful. Sometimes I use something called White Flower Oil on the spot also to defuse the pain and discomfort. These are not dangerous usually and often do occur on the face as he mentioned and should not in themselves be a reason for not getting treatment. Sincerely, Bobbi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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