Auto Accident Injury
Kerry
Female, 46
Shawnee, KS
Symptoms
I injured both wrists an auto accident - possibly due to the air bag. Both wrists were considered sprained with one worse than the other. A tear was diagnosed in the TFCC area of one hand with continued swelling in the same area in the other hand. Surgery was performed to correct tear. Pain was extensive and ongoing with particular problems when they were used. The pain was always present to some degree. There were also easily strained even after the surgery. Lifting and computer work caused more discomfort.
History of Disorder Prior to TCM Treatment
I received anti-imflammatory and medication, physical therapy and surgery. After surgery, it was determined I would have periods of "flareups" and this condition would be permanent. I did have "flareups" - roughly every 4-6 months. If I tried to perfom some everyday-type tasks such as washing a floor or washing a window, my wrists would become strained.
TCM Treatment Received
Acupuncture
Length of TCM Treatment
6 weeks 2X per week
State of Disorder After TCM Treatment
The wrists have done extremely well. The accupuncturist did as much or more than the the initial surgery. I believe there was an increase of blood to the region, and they have been healing. Currently, I am strengthening them. I have not had a "flareup" since treatment began in September, 1999. I am washing floors and windows with no pain to the wrists. Amazing not to feel even a low level of pain. I don't need to take the anti-imflammatories and I expect that my liver enzymes have returned to normal because I longer need the pain medication.
Comments
I wouldn't have believed this. Accupuncture was my last attempt to find relief from the injury. I am not even sure I was open-minded about it. But, it didn't matter, because it did work in this case.
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