Headach / Tong Ren

Comment by Archived User

What is your T3, T4 &TSH level now? Have you check MRI yet? What is your pain level 1-10?

for below pain level 5/10, you just need acupuncture and Tuina at local area enough or have more rest on bed. If your pain level more than 6/10, you need check your thyoid again at hospital.

Comment by Chad J. Dupuis, L.Ac.

Hello Yvette,

I&#39ll say a few things about your case. But generally, if at all possible, I would consult locally with an acupuncturist/herbalist as that along with Tong Ren Therapy will be very helpful. First, your new symptoms do not match what you would commonly see with low thyroid function - slightly possibly with high, but not with low. So you may have simply strained some muscles in the neck/shoulder or even a mild herniation, etc. possibly from working. As Feng points out I would certainly get your thyroid checked, however, just to be certain what is happening. The only symptom that may be very related to the thyroid is the evening thirst but, again, that usually comes from high thyroid levels, so you will want to get that checked out.

I&#39m currently working on an article related to treating thyroid issues with acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and tong ren - so check the site in a couple weeks. Generally speaking, Chinese Medicine has an easier time treating low thyroid than high thyroid. This is a generalization but low thyroid is often treated with Bu Zhong Yi Qi Wan and for high Liu Wei Di Huang Wan (among many others) can be very helpful along with acupuncture and Tong Ren.

Specific to you you need to do two things - one get your thyroid levels checked soon and if they are normal see an osteopath or neurologist to see if their are any obvious causes to your headache. Again, I would see an acupuncturist/herbalist in your area if you can. Finally, here are some Tong Ren points that should be helpful:

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Start tapping with the sky window points (sides of the neck) - Tian Dong, SI 16, SI 17 (that general area) - both sides or if you have pain on a particular side spend more time on that side.</li>
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Then up to tai yang at the sides of the eyes (again if you have a side that hurts more, focus on that side)</li>
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Go up to GB 13 on the right side</li>
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Then to GV 22 in the middle and then back to GV 19 on the back of the head</li>
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Then GB 20 at the base of the neck, C1 on both sides, C2 on the right, then down to the thyroid C6, parathyroid C7, and T1 bone marrow</li>
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Then out to TH 5 and LI 4 on either hand, then back to T1 and down to T7, L2 kidney, UB 40 (54) back of knee and finish down at LV 3</li>
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Comment by Archived User

Hi, thank you very much for your comments. It has been very helpful. The headach is still there but I do have an appointment with the neurologist and hopefully one with the physiotherapist. I also consider booking an appointment with an acupuncturist. My thyroid level is just slightly above the normal level. Previously an endocrinologist has told me, that if I feel fine with those results, than we can leave it there.

Thank you again for you great support!!!

Regards,

Yvette