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Anonymous
Username: Emma
Registered: N/A
| | Posted on Friday, September 26, 2008 - 12:27: | |
My father in law (born 1931) has been feeling pain on certain points of his back for quite a long, but about two or three months ago it was quite severe (doctors hadn't paid much attention to his complaints or just prescribed some painkillers). I (non professional, just a lay person who reads about) tried to apply some massage and chopstick presssure, but afterwards his pain had grown so I didn't dare to do anything else. About 3 weeks ago, he asked if I could try something and I started applying Shiatsu, which I was starting reading about: it didn't cause further pain and he started experiencing relief. We still go on on an almost daily basis of 20 minutes on his back and head.
A few days ago his doctor told that pain is due to calcium deposites (had she told an year ago!), prescribed some adhesive patches containing mainly arnica, camphor and capsicum (which we're applying now) and later some Voltaren gel.He's taking pills to help him with pain and sleep (he has problems to fall asleep). My questions: what can be done to stop the growing of these deposites? Can chopsticks help? Is it advisable some qigong? If I have missed to ask some relevant question, do please answer. Thx. MYM |
Shmuel Halevi
| | Posted on Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 11:14: | |
It is quite prevalent in your father in law's age to accumulate calcium deposites on various joints and vertebrae. I am not sure that this IS the cause of his pain. He might be having osteo-arthritis, spondilitis - which are inflammatory conditions of the spine, involving erosion of the vertebrae, hyper friction and pain.
Acupuncture is very effective for these conditions, unless it has evolved to very serious conditions such as ankylosing spondylitis etc. Voltaren is a good conventional medicine for this, in order to relieve the pain and inflammation on the short term. This should be taken only as a suppository, otherwise it is harmful for the stomch lining. Voltaren gel is useless. As said, for a long run solution, intensive acupuncture (at the beginning) alondside herbal medicine, maybe the best choice. |
Anonymous
Username: Emma
Registered: N/A
| | Posted on Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 20:31: | |
Thank you a lot for your answer. Since in november he'll have a Magnetic resonance performed, could you tell me if this procedure will be useful to know the real cause of pain and other problems so as to ask you again about the matter? Forgive my ignorance. 
Regards.
MYM |
Shmuel Halevi
| | Posted on Monday, September 29, 2008 - 22:21: | |
MRI is important to identify the exact location and nature of his spinal problem, it will not necessarily identify the cause of the pain. There is no substitute for a thoroughly physical examination by a specialist. MRI can point out anatomical abnormalities, physical examination can identify whether these abnormalities are related to the painful condition or not. You see, sometimes the anatomical abnormalities persist, but successful treatment by acupuncture, osteopathy, herbs, tuina etc., is able to eliminate all the painful symptoms and disabilities. In any event, you can ask here anytime whatever you wish. |
Jan Jedryka
Username: Jan
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 17:53: | |
Calcium deposits??? The element that dissipates the inappropriate deposit of calcium is silicea. The other thought that I had is parathyroid dysfunction. BL-11, 58. GB-30. ST-36 for hyperthyroidism. |
Anonymous
Username: Emma
Registered: N/A
| | Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 20:52: | |
Thank you Shmuel and Jan, for your messages. The only practicioner I've found in our city seems not to be even in his thirties. I must still find out if my father in law will accept to go: I myself was a bit disappointed to see he's so young. Well, also young doctors need patients to become experienced...
Regards.
Mym |
Jan Jedryka
Username: Jan
Registered: 06-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 03, 2008 - 04:57: | |
Mym,
Acupuncture is an enourmously forgiving system. I personally believe, supported by the best traditional souces that the fewer needles in the better, especially for older people. No more than 8 needs in any one session and get him to justify each needle as you would ask your medical practitioner to justify each drug. Done in the right way that's a good way to build up trust rapport and confidence.
Jan.
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