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Could use some input on a patient. Male age 37. CC: Itching. Started 2.5 years ago. Started in inguinal region. Now, can be anywhere and moves around: forearms, legs, anus, penis, scalp are most common areas. There is no rash...

Wondering if anyone has experience with Post Herpetic Neuralgia? Upon a cursory internet search, it seems that hua tuo points and bleeding ah shi points can be utilized. Patient is 82 yrs old. Pulse: Wiry Liver position. Slippery and Tight...

Although California has it’s own licensing exam, the impression I have is that this is not a reflection of CA’s educational/training requirements being lesser than those of NCCAOM’s. In fact, I believe there are elements of CA licensing that have...

Chad, Stephen thanks very much for the responses. -I definitely intend to do cupping. I just haven’t had time for it in these first two visits. Chad: Being a student it’s difficult to not over think everything! I don’t have...

I would hope that others with more experience that I have will chime in but: It seems like most of your symptoms can be explained as “Spleen qi deficiency” and dampness in the middle jiao. Re: constipation: How often do...

I guess the most “Chinese medicine” answer would be to ignore the Western Dxs-go by the signs and symptoms and the pulse and tongue. But, generally, with hypothyroidsim I think about yang deficiency. However, you said this patient tend to...

Hey there, sure we can chat sometime. Probly just messaging on here would work best for me. I’m about to be a fourth year student in my program, still trying to figure plenty of things out. From the looks of...

Hi Fujiyoko, I have some thoughts on your questions. I am still a student, still learning, so these answers may be different from than someone with a more developed understanding of such matters. A) In general, associated flavors will have...

Fu zi is definitely the one of the hottest herbs. I strongly encourage you to see a Chinese medicine practitioner in your area. If money is an issue, a lot of community acupuncture clinics (sliding scale fees) also prescribe patent...

Generally, dosage range for single herbs in Chinese medicine Materia Medicas refers to a daily dose. However, Chinese herbs are almost always taken in a formula with multiple herbs interacting and influencing each other to create the desired therapeutic effect....

I appreciate the response Chad. I will utilize the Hua tuo points next time. Would you be willing to explain the rationale for use of the other points (LR8, LU7 etc.)? Are these more to balance/treat the patient’s underlying condition...

Thank you for your response Chad. Thus far I&#39ve been treating face down for treatment, but can do either. And yes, I do tuina; last session has half an hour of it before needles were inserted. I will take your...