Treatment for Nausea caused by Chemo

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Hi all,

 

I'm looking for any articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc caused by

chemotherapy using acupuncture treatment. There is some research, but they

only mention the use of Neiguan - PC6.

 

Does anyone have any information other than Neiguan - PC6?

 

Kind regards,

 

Attilio D'Alberto

Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing)

BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC MATCM

+44 01189 612 512

info

www.attiliodalberto.com

 

 

 

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Attilio,

 

for nausea and vomiting caused by chemo, I use a 1000 gauss magnet

on Pe6. The Magnetty 1000 comes with a tape to keep it permanently

attached to the arm on Pe6; I recommend the patients to secure it

with extra tape. I don't worry about the polarity; these magnets have

the N and S poles aligned along the edges. In my experience, one

magnet is enough. I usually use the left Pe6, just because it is less

intrusive there.

 

The magnet, massaging (the other) Pe6, ginger tea, and massaging down

CV22-CV16 and along the border of the ribcage (pushing down the

rebelious stomach qi) do a very good job at controlling these

symptoms. This is very important because it is the nausea and

vomiting that make the patient's life miserable after a chemo

session, and it is debilitating because they cannot eat properly,

aggravating the depletion of blood and qi caused by the chemo.

 

For a full chemo recovering treatment, including nausea and vomiting,

you can consult 'Management of Cancer with ' by

Peiwen Li.

 

rene

 

On 8-Apr-08, at 2:47 AM, Attilio D'Alberto wrote:

 

> Hi all,

>

> I'm looking for any articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc

> caused by

> chemotherapy using acupuncture treatment. There is some research,

> but they

> only mention the use of Neiguan - PC6.

>

> Does anyone have any information other than Neiguan - PC6?

>

> Kind regards,

>

> Attilio D'Alberto

> Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing)

> BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC MATCM

> +44 01189 612 512

> info

> www.attiliodalberto.com

>

>

>

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There is an article, Cancer and Traditional Treating the Side

Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiation with Traditional Chinese Herbs by Amy K

Hanks printed by Eastland Press Also, as an attachment I have a portion of the

chapter that I have completed for veteirnary cancer patients, the acupunture

points for:Sincerely,Patricia Jordan DVM,CVA,CTCVM & Herbology

 

 

: rene:

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:08:37 -0600Re: Treatment for Nausea caused by

Chemo

 

 

 

Attilio,for nausea and vomiting caused by chemo, I use a 1000 gauss magnet on

Pe6. The Magnetty 1000 comes with a tape to keep it permanently attached to the

arm on Pe6; I recommend the patients to secure it with extra tape. I don't worry

about the polarity; these magnets have the N and S poles aligned along the

edges. In my experience, one magnet is enough. I usually use the left Pe6, just

because it is less intrusive there.The magnet, massaging (the other) Pe6, ginger

tea, and massaging down CV22-CV16 and along the border of the ribcage (pushing

down the rebelious stomach qi) do a very good job at controlling these symptoms.

This is very important because it is the nausea and vomiting that make the

patient's life miserable after a chemo session, and it is debilitating because

they cannot eat properly, aggravating the depletion of blood and qi caused by

the chemo.For a full chemo recovering treatment, including nausea and vomiting,

you can consult 'Management of Cancer with ' by Peiwen Li.reneOn

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articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc > caused by> chemotherapy using

acupuncture treatment. There is some research, > but they> only mention the use

of Neiguan - PC6.>> Does anyone have any information other than Neiguan - PC6?>>

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What about using the seabands for sea sickness naseau that puts pressue on PC6?

This has worked for office workers in my hospital.Sincerely,Patricia Jordan

DVM,CVA,CTCVM & Herbology

 

 

: rene:

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 13:08:37 -0600Re: Treatment for Nausea caused by

Chemo

 

 

 

 

Attilio,for nausea and vomiting caused by chemo, I use a 1000 gauss magnet on

Pe6. The Magnetty 1000 comes with a tape to keep it permanently attached to the

arm on Pe6; I recommend the patients to secure it with extra tape. I don't worry

about the polarity; these magnets have the N and S poles aligned along the

edges. In my experience, one magnet is enough. I usually use the left Pe6, just

because it is less intrusive there.The magnet, massaging (the other) Pe6, ginger

tea, and massaging down CV22-CV16 and along the border of the ribcage (pushing

down the rebelious stomach qi) do a very good job at controlling these symptoms.

This is very important because it is the nausea and vomiting that make the

patient's life miserable after a chemo session, and it is debilitating because

they cannot eat properly, aggravating the depletion of blood and qi caused by

the chemo.For a full chemo recovering treatment, including nausea and vomiting,

you can consult 'Management of Cancer with ' by Peiwen Li.reneOn

8-Apr-08, at 2:47 AM, Attilio D'Alberto wrote:> Hi all,>> I'm looking for any

articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc > caused by> chemotherapy using

acupuncture treatment. There is some research, > but they> only mention the use

of Neiguan - PC6.>> Does anyone have any information other than Neiguan - PC6?>>

Kind regards,>> Attilio D'Alberto> Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing)> BSc (Hons)

TCM MBAcC MATCM> +44 01189 612 512> info

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Acupuncture Points to treat Cancer Patients Symptoms

 

Aggressive Energy BL13,14,18,20,23,15 (clears chaotic energy, excessive heat)

Ascites moxa on CV8

Anemia moxa on CV4, BL17

Anorexia San Gen, CV4, 5, 6, 12, BL21, SP9, GV1, 20, PC6, 8

Anxiety HT 3, 7

 

Bleeding (Hemorrhage) SP 10, GV14, Tian Pian, LU6 (if from lung)

Blood Deficiency BL18, 20, 25, SP6, 10, CV4, ST36

Blood Stagnation LV3, Sp10

Bowel Incontinence CV1, GV1

 

Cancer Disintegration SP8

Constipation ST25, 28, SP 15, 16, BL51, 53, 57, K4, 15, GV1

Colitis ST25, 37

Collapse BL40, GV26, BL10, LI1, PC9, GB20, GV25, CV6, Nei Ying Xiang

Cramps, CV12, K12

Coronary Attack, BL 14, 15, Ht7, 8, CV 14, 15

Coughing ST10, 13, 16, LU 5, 7, 8, 9, PC 1, 2, moxa on CV18

Coughing up blood (hemoptosis) ST13, 14

Cystitis BL27, 28, SP1, K8, 9, CV2, 3, 4

 

Diarrhea Bai Hui, GV 4,14,SP 8,9,14,15 BL 20,21,25,54,CV4,5,6,14,22

Depression GB13, 15, HT3, K16, GV 20, PC6, BL13, GV14, GB21, 36

 

Enteritis ST39, Sp, 7, 8, 9, 16, BL 22, 34, 27, CV5

Epitasis LI20,TianPing,SP10,GV23,HT6,BL4,17,Ht 1,LU 3,10,BL 58,67

Edema LI11, 17, 22, SP 9, BL 20, 22, 39 ST43 (lower limb) ST22, CV 9

Epilepsy ST 40,SI2,BL 3,5,8,18,62,63,64 PC5,8,TH 7,10,GB 9,13,LV

3,GV4,6,8,14,15,21,CV14

 

Fatigue/Energy Depletion CV3, 8, Mox LI 10, St36, BL21, GV 1, SP12

 

Gastric Pain CV12, KI12, ST19, 20, 21,34SP 1, BL21, CV11, 12, 13

Gastritis BL 20, 21, 22, ST19, CV11, 12, 13

 

Hepatitis/Jaundice SI 4, BL47, 48, LV 14, GV9

Headache TaiYang, DaFeng Meng, PC6, BL 4, 7, 9, LI 4, 9, BL 59, 67, GV

16,20,23,24

 

Immunosupression BL 23, 47, LI 11, LV 3, SP 10, CV 6, GB 20

Itching LI4, CV5, Bai Chong Wo

Immunomodulation LI4, 10, 11, ST36, GV14,SP10,PC6,BL20,GB39

Indigestion ST 36, LI4, Sp4

Inflammation LI11, ST36, HT7, BL 40, GB20

 

Jing Deficiency KI 3, 7, 10, SP6, Shen Gen, BL24

 

Lung Pneumonia/Abscess SP20, ST14, 15, LU 5, BL43

Lymphadenopathy ST 12, 36

Lymphadenitis (neck, throat, armpit) LI4, ST12, SI9, 10

 

Nausea PC6, ST36, BL21, CV12, 22, LV3, CV16, Zhong Quan, Zhong Kin

Neutropenia (to raise WBC) GV 14, LI4, ST36, SP6, BL17, 23, GB31

 

Psycho Emotional Instability HT, 3,5,7,8 BL 8, 15

Psychosomatic Disorder LI11,ST23,24,41,41(during fever)Ht 3,7,9,SI 3,7,BL

15,62,65,66,GB 35,LV3,GV12,17,18,19,23,24,26,CV1,14

Pneumonia BL13

Parotid is/ Salivary Gland ST5, 6, GB7

 

Restlessness HT4

 

Sinusitis BL2, GV2

Tonsillitis/Pharangitis LI 17, 18, ST9, ST10, 11, 45, SP17, SI 2, 17, CV21

Urticaria SP10, LI 11, 15

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In a message dated 4/8/2008 1:47:59 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

attiliodalberto writes:

 

> I'm looking for any articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc caused

> by

> chemotherapy using acupuncture treatment. There is some research, but they

> only mention the use of Neiguan - PC6.

 

PLease be aware that chemo is a contraindicated treatment, along with

radiation. There are much better ways to treat cancer these days. See, e.g.,

the

Cancer Control Society's webpage.

 

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Hey Attilio, as you probably know, the bulk of research is carried out based on

a simple stimulation of P6. So much of the research is carried out on that point

that I actully have not found english-language research on any other point (has

anyone?). A recent review (J Altern Complement Med. 2006 Jun;12(5):489-95)

referred to the Cochrane database, reviewed p6 studies, and ended up

recommending further research into adding points to P6 or using a TCM

differentiation...so as you can see the state of the research is primitive at

best.

On a slightly different tack, I refuse to treat for nausea if the patient is

not willing to tackle diet and do their best on that side. i.e. " the

acupuncture's not working, I have bad nausea " , " you eat ice cream and salads " . I

find the acupuncture + appropriate diet results in no nausea for the bulk of

treatment - it's only when patients are finally getting very badly qi and yin

deficient that it becomes difficult to eliminate the nausea altogether.

 

Hugo

 

 

 

Attilio D'Alberto <attiliodalberto

Chinese Medicine

Tuesday, 8 April, 2008 4:47:21 AM

Treatment for Nausea caused by Chemo

 

Hi all,

 

I'm looking for any articles on how to treat nausea, vomiting, etc caused by

chemotherapy using acupuncture treatment. There is some research, but they

only mention the use of Neiguan - PC6.

 

Does anyone have any information other than Neiguan - PC6?

 

Kind regards,

 

Attilio D'Alberto

Bachelor of Medicine (Beijing)

BSc (Hons) TCM MBAcC MATCM

+44 01189 612 512

info@attiliodalbert o.com

www.attiliodalberto .com

 

 

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Hi Attilio, Rene & All,

 

(1) Rene wrote:

> ... for nausea and vomiting caused by chemo, I use a 1000 gauss magnet

> on PC06. The Magnetty 1000 comes with a tape to keep it permanently

> attached to the arm on PC06; I recommend the patients to secure it with

> extra tape. I don't worry about the polarity; these magnets have the N

> and S poles aligned along the edges. In my experience, one magnet is

> enough. I usually use the left PC06, just because it is less intrusive

> there.

 

Accuband do a range of magnets, up to 9000 gauss. In between

acupuncture sessions, I have used the 9000 gauss Accubands for pain

control with good effect in chronic pain, as in severe hip osteoarthritis.

 

These Accubands are much stronger than the 1000 gauss Magnetyys, but

also are much more expensive. They cost 16 stg (31 US$) for 12 pcs. See

http://secure.acupuncture-

suppliers.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=684

 

However, I have not used them for emesis, so I cannot comment first-hand

on their efficacy there.

 

(2) Attilio asked if we know of research with acupoints OTHER THAN Pc06

to Tx emesis etc in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

 

I searched Medline Abstracts today for the profile:

[(nausea OR emesis OR vomiting) AND ((acupuncture OR acupoint*) AND

chemotherap*]

 

I could find only one abstract that mentioned a point other than PC06 as the

sole point used to prevent emesis. That point was KI01-Yongquan.

 

Almost all authors used PC06-Neiguan. One paper also used ST36-Zusanli

+ PC06.

 

Comments:

 

(1) In TCM Theory, AP point selection should be based on a Pattern Dx and

points should be chosen to address Root & Branch.

 

(2) IMO, SEVERAL acupoints (incl PC06, ST36, BL21, CV12, CV08 (moxa

only)), probably could help Tx / reduce emesis in chemotherapy patients.

 

(3) Also, chemo hits LV & KI especially hard. Therefore, points like LV03,

BL18, KI07 & BL23 could be added to the AP formula to reduce the side-

effects of chemotherapy.

 

(4) Also, as a toxic anaemia / leucopenia often follows chemo, points like

SP10, ST36, BL20, BL17 could be considered as part of an AP formula for

those patients.