Carnival Acupunture

[Muumuu]

I, as many, did not believe in acupuncture. Lived in Hawaii mid 80's for 3 years and Marine hubby ran the Honolulu marathon 3 years. First 2, even after some training he was one beaten man. After the third time acupuncture was offered free and he had it done immediately. OMG what a difference. He was able to carry on like usual.

So 3 years ago I had a reaction to a common antibiotic resulting in tendoinitis. Pain was unreal and never resolved. Finally my daughter reminded me of the acupuncture post marathon. Had 2 months of weekly then 6 months of every other week treatments and they really helped.

Was going on a cruise during my treatments and she gave me a paper stating the all the info to give them if I needed acupuncture during my cruise. Thankfully did not need it

But I am now a believer. 😀

[cruiseonthebrain]

So I have also managed to do some wierd pull/ strain thing to my ribs in the meantime. We sail out on the Carnival Fantasy next week. Do you think acupuncture can help bruised/ strained ribs or should I just know now I will be in even more pain for this cruise?

[cruiseonthebrain]

So I have also managed to do some wierd pull/ strain thing to my ribs in the meantime. We sail out on the Carnival Fantasy next week. Do you think acupuncture can help bruised/ strained ribs or should I just know now I will be in even more pain for this cruise?

 

And the reason I asked this here is because it is an upcoming Carnival cruise and frankly you all have been a hundred times more helpful with this than anyone else I have engaged. Thank you so much!!!

[cruisin'rose]

My husband suffers from post hepatic neuralgia, permanent nerve damage resulting from shingles. His pain is often severe and he takes both pain meds and injections at a pain center on a regular basis. On the Carnival Sunshine repo cruise in April 2014 he took 4 or 5 acupuncture treatments from an acupuncturist trained in China. The treatments helped him enough that he sought out a Chinese-trained acupuncturist near our home. Unfortunately, the treatments near home were not as successful. The treatments were expensive but he felt worth the cost.

[cruiseonthebrain]

My husband suffers from post hepatic neuralgia' date=' permanent nerve damage resulting from shingles. His pain is often severe and he takes both pain meds and injections at a pain center on a regular basis. On the Carnival Sunshine repo cruise in April 2014 he took 4 or 5 acupuncture treatments from an acupuncturist trained in China. The treatments helped him enough that he sought out a Chinese-trained acupuncturist near our home. Unfortunately, the treatments near home were not as successful. The treatments were expensive but he felt worth the cost.[/quote']

 

You are all giving me hope right now when I had none. I pray and hope for your loved ones every day. Please love them and be patient with them. Having constant pain is really really horrible.

[riffatsea]

Acupuncture works best when you go immediately for an acute pain issue. It is wonderful for relieving inflamation and immediate pain. That is why athletes use it too.

[chocoqueen]

I was having problem with tailbone. After going on the slide on carnival Dream, i wasn't able to sit or stand up without pain. So I went to the spa for a massage and they recommend me to take the acupunture treatment. Ohh boy, that was the best experience I had on that ship!! back home I continued my treatment and it was a succes!

[Jeafl]

After reading this, I am thinking of trying it for my spinal stenosis. If that can help me I will be one happy camper (cruiser)!