1pageatatime Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 My friend is seeing an Acupuncturist who is highly regarded. A few hours after her second session, she started getting boil-like sores all over her body. She called the guy and he said it was a severe, but normal reaction, explaining that her body was detoxing. When she showed me the sores, I was shocked. They were very nasty looking. On her stomach, some were the size of large gumballs! For those of you who are very familiar with Acupuncture,what do you think of this? Have you heard of it before? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Did he use moxibustion or something that might cause an allergic reaction? If they were just plain needles, I'd be concerned about whether they were properly sterile and go to the urgent care center to be checked for an infection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparrow Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I've had acupuncture, but I've never had any kind of reaction. Are the sores everywhere or only in the location where the needles were inserted? I would wonder about a reaction to the metal in the needles, if it was localized to those spots, but if the sores are everywhere, I have no idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 If they were just plain needles, I'd be concerned about whether they were properly sterile and go to the urgent care center to be checked for an infection. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 My husband and I have had acupuncture, and never had boils. :blink::ack2: I'd get that looked at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 (edited) I am a licensed acupuncturist, and that does not sound normal. If he used certain types of moxibustion which can burn the skin (rarely used due to liability issus) it might happen. Alternatively it could be the result of cupping. If it was cupping, the swelling is normal and should disappear in about a week. Cupping: http://www.google.com/search?q=chinese+cupping+therapy&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=pF9fUL_pG4Sk9ATOgoGADg&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=768&bih=928#biv=i|2;d|GAYnjvz4QieAVM: Cupping on abdomen http://cuppingforlife.blogspot.com/2011/01/cupping-therapy-effects-upon-digestive.html Edited September 23, 2012 by Halcyon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pageatatime Posted September 23, 2012 Author Share Posted September 23, 2012 It was only the use of needles, and this was after the 2nd time. I would think she'd have an allergic reaction the first time? Also, the sores are all over, not limited to where the needles were inserted. Thanks... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaffodilDreams Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 I have acupuncture regularly and have never had a reaction like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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