Went to see my Doc who said to try acupuncture for my back pain as i have a prolapse disc. I was going to see the Physio who said she would ask the Physio who does the acupuncture. Came back and said she will not do it because I am diabetic, she does no know why as she didnt ask her!!!
So WHY???? does anybody know please????
Acceptance of health treatment claims that are not adequately supported by evidence. I dislike it when people sell ineffective and even harmful alternative health products to exploit the desperation of people with chronic illness.
The answer is very simple. Diabetics are more susceptible to infections.. Though in fairness good BS control, sanitation & sterile equipment should not cause issue..
I personally have never tried acupuncture myself..
Went to see my Doc who said to try acupuncture for my back pain as i have a prolapse disc. I was going to see the Physio who said she would ask the Physio who does the acupuncture. Came back and said she will not do it because I am diabetic, she does no know why as she didnt ask her!!!
So WHY???? does anybody know please????
What should have happened is that the physio who does the acupuncture should have spoken to you, filled in a questionnaire and then made a decision. A lot would depend on whether you have complications or other health matters and that would decide as to whether it was suitable for you.
I would phone the department and as for an explanation considering that your Dr. recommended it. Would also make my Dr. aware of the casual way you were dismissed.
I'm Type 1 and I was given acupuncture by a podiatrist. There was no problem with it. It didn't actually help my foot (time did help!) but my husband had acupuncture for his back and it was a tremendous help, much better than the physiotherapy exercises he'd been doing for weeks.
I have acupuncture from a chartered physiotherapist (who is head of the practice) it is flippin painful but it totally works. She only does it when my my hip is very painful, I have hypermobile joints so get imflammation there. The accupuncture is actually in the joint.