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I have an 87 year old patient that is presenting with what looks like edema of the hands. He complains of pressure in his fingers (which are swollen with tight skin, no pitting). His face is red all over. He has only slight swelling in his feet. He has sought treatment from western medical doct…

One of my clients (18 years old) is experiencing that her jaw is locked occasionally. Are there any acupuncture points that she can press to relieve this condition? Thank you

Is it advisable when appropriate to combine Master and Couple points of Ren Mai and Du Mai Vessels?

Dear Friends of Yin Yang House, Hi from North Italy (Oderzo town, Venice area). First of all, I would like to thank the Direction Staff of Yin Yang House for having permitted to us to discuss in this section about many arguments, opening a forum dedicated. I’m relatively skilled in TCM, and startin…

What pressure points if any can I use to relieve the pain caused by sinus congestion as well as herniated discs in my neck?

**Female patient 44, with hyperthyroidism, has developed Carpal tunnel syndrome. It is just a beginning but she feels problems while using that hand. I wish to know whether thyroid has any effect on long run, to cause any complications like this 2 also Some expert may please guide me about points…

hello here's the story: my wife got bit by a cat on the distal phalange of her 4th finger, the right hand (no blood came out, there was no visible mark). she started having pain at the site of the bite and some swelling. the pain moved towards her proximal phalange, then her 5th finger, then betwee…

Greetings friend, I seem to be having pain turning my neck, something formally known as a “crook” in the neck. I have tried I few things to loosen the tightness up such as; Epsom salt bath, massaging area with oil, applying heat bag, nothing seems to be working, it just seems to tighten it more. To…

Hello, Just a quick question: I have a patient with Spondylolisthesis (L5/S1, with pain and numbness down the right leg as well), who finds it difficult to lie flat on her stomach for the actupuncture sessions (and was also advised not to lie on her stomach at all for her condition). I was thinking…

Female patient 50 years old. Menopause a few years ago. Main complain: occipital headache & neck pain for about 2 years, which make her feel tired most of the time. Shes very stressed and worries most of the time, due to work. Shes self employed. Does lots of gardening and cooking at home t…

63 year old male with sudden onset of right hand tremor. Extremely spastic, intermittent, but comes on every few minutes. No numbness, no tingling, no pain. Was tested by GP who thought it might be a pinched nerve. Also was tested by neurologist for parkinsons and given MRI, with nothing remark…

Hi, I have today treated a gentleman, who was diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy. A pain in the right buttock travelling down the right leg predominantly, but also mildly on the left, the pain travels to the foot and the foot has a burning sensation. Pain is relieved by taking the pressure off, i…

when i was at college one of the lecturers told us of a point for pain all over the body i missed it can anyone help me find this point. Thanks

I am new to practice and one of my first patients is a complicated patient with a myriad of symptoms. I was hoping to get some suggestions on treatment.My patient is a 54 year old woman whose main complaint is a neuropathy in her right 5th toe. She's had 3 operations on her toe, including one to …

Hello Patient: 27 yo female Complaint: Has had a car accident nearly 1 year ago. First symptom was an impossibility to turn the head. She now has back pain, shoulder area and strong contractures on UB meridian, between UB 14 an UB 18. She also has tensions in the SCM muscle on the right side. Pain …