Peripheral neuropathy / HIV

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Hi Annie,

 

> ... any advice ... on treating peripheral neuropathy (HIV patient).

> My patient was told in Australia 2 years ago that there was a

> formula of 8 acupuncture treatments that " cured " peripheral

> neuropathy and I feel duty bound to try and check this out and if

> necessary refer him to a TCM practitioner. I'm based in London UK.

> Many thanks Anniex

 

 

IMO, it is grossly unprofessional, if not unethical, for a practitioner

who does not know the sites, nature and extent of neuropathology

to claim that 8 acupuncture treatments can " cure " peripheral

neuropathy.

 

Prognosis in AP depends on the degree and nature of organic

pathology. Yes, some functional neuropathies respond well to AP,

but if there is serious organic damage, the success rates are (IMO)

very poor.

 

That said, you might TRY to help the patient by selecting

acupoints for the affected area(s), and adding Scalp- or Ear- Points

for those areas.

 

For Cookbook Points for the main body areas/common conditions,

see:

http://homepage.eircom.net/~progers/ff.htm

 

I would suggest 4-6 AP sessions at intervals of 1 week, with DIY

Moxa at points chosen by you 1-2 times/week between AP

sessions.

 

If there is no great improvement within 5 weeks, the prognosis

(IMO) is very poor and I would refer the case back to specialists in

HIV/neurology.

..

John Garbarini wrote:

> ... it's essential to treat the Achilles Tendon in patients

> w/diabetic neuropathy; I've tried it with good success. You must

> keep the A.T. strong and supple; that way, the patient will less

> likely suffer neuropathy in the feet. (Feet only). J.G.

 

OK, if the neuropathy is functional, and involves the legs/feet. But if

it involves the hands/face, what then? If it is a central (brain) or

spinal organic lesion rather than a peripheral phenomenon, what

then?

Best regards,

 

 

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[Guest guest]

treating peripheral neuropathy (HIV patient).

>> > Many thanks Anniex

>.

>John Garbarini wrote:

> > ... it's essential to treat the Achilles Tendon in patients

> > w/diabetic neuropathy; I've tried it with good success. You must

> > keep the A.T. strong and supple; that way, the patient will less

> > likely suffer neuropathy in the feet. (Feet only). J.G.

>

>OK, if the neuropathy is functional, and involves the legs/feet. But if

>it involves the hands/face, what then? If it is a central (brain) or

>spinal organic lesion rather than a peripheral phenomenon, what

>then?

>Best regards,

>

 

 

In Bob Flaws new book " The Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus with Chinese

Medicine " , chapter 18 has 50 pages of good western and TCM descriptions of

pattern identification , formulas and points, case studies and new

research. Well worth getting considering the epidemic of diabetes we will

encounter. I have used recently a variation of a formula for a 94 year old

diabetic. You might want to start with a formula like Yi Qi Zhu Yu Mai Tang

(Boost the Qi, Dispel Stasis & Free the Flow of the Vessels) or Bu Yang Huan

Wu Tang or Yi Qi Yang Yin Huo Xue Tang. For the most part you will note

the high dose of Huang Qi but it really depends on your pattern

identification.

 

Rod

 

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