A 44 year old woman came to our office complaining of exhaustion, feeling overwhelmed and difficulty concentrating. Her lab tests were normal and her doctors could not find anything wrong. This exhaustion case study describes how acupuncture was able to help her regain energy and purpose in life.
Her full list of symptoms included fatigue, overwhelm, foggy thinking and poor concentration, anxiety, depression, trouble sleeping, irregular menstrual cycle, low motivation, food cravings and weight gain. Symptoms started fairly abruptly six months earlier with no explanation. It was difficult taking care of her two sons and it was affecting her work. She had been to a number of different doctors who were not able to find anything wrong with her.
Treatment Plan
In this exhaustion acupuncture case study, we first had to figure out what was causing her fatigue. On her first visit we completed an intake, which involved asking her questions about her daily functions. Topics included sleep patterns, bowel function, body temperature, pain, emotions, breathing, heart rate and digestion.
We also felt her pulse and looked at her tongue. These are important in making a sound Chinese medicine diagnosis. Based on this information we concluded that she was suffering from deficiency of Spleen Qi, Heart Blood and Kidney Yin.
Armed with this diagnosis, we treated her with acupuncture and Chinese herbs. Acupuncture points included: ST36, SP6, HT7, PC6, KD3, KD6, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, GV20 and Yintang. Ear points included ShenMen and Point Zero.
Bouncing Back
After her initial four treatments our patient felt much better. Her energy levels were up 50%. Not surprisingly, her mood was also better. She had more motivation. And her concentration also saw improvement.
After another six treatments she was 90% better. She was feeling like her old self again. She was more energetic, less overwhelmed and able to think much more clearly It felt like the fog had lifted. As she regained functionality, her anxiety and depression eased.
So many times anxiety and depression come as a result of either pain or some other physical disability. Treating the root issue (exhaustion) is often the best way to resolve emotional conditions like stress, anxiety and depression.
As she regained her strength, our patient was able to start exercising again. This allowed her to lose some weight and it also reduced her food cravings. All in all, she was on the road to recovery, and feeling more confident.
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Exhaustion Acupuncture Case Study
This exhaustion acupuncture case study provides a good overview for how acupuncture works to treat the root problem. Treating symptoms alone gives temporary relief. Addressing root issues provides long lasting healing.
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About six months ago I starting getting debilitating fatigue, to the point where I could not exercise and had to drag myself through the day at work. The doctors said it must be stress, because there was nothing wrong with me. But when I went to Raleigh Acupuncture, they said that my digestion was weak. They said I was not getting proper energy from the food I was eating, so they treated my digestive system. I was amazed to see my energy increase after the treatments. Within 10 treatments I was back to my old self, exercising again and working through the day no problem. And as a side benefit, I started losing weight. They said this was related to my improved digestive function. Now my friends want to go because they see my energy back and see me losing weight!
I am a long term patient of Raleigh Acupuncture. Prior to being under their care, I was disabled with terrible fatigue and pain all over my body. I was unable to drive, could only walk less than a block, and had numerous symptoms that mystified doctors. After countless lab work, x-rays, and MRI’s, several doctors including my primary physician told me that there was nothing that could be done. According to them, it was either an illness that was undiagnosable or it was all in my head. When I came to Raleigh Acupuncture, it was a breath of fresh air. They took me very seriously and were not mystified by my condition. They assured me that my condition was treatable and manageable. They treat me with respect, dignity and care; something that I didn’t receive at my primary care doctor. Thanks to their treatments I am now living a normal life. They have restored my health and taught me how to manage my condition. My family and friends can’t believe how much improvement I have made. My son is grateful to have his mommy back! And I am eternally grateful to Raleigh Acupuncture! They truly have the gift of healing!
I still am forever in your debt for helping me through the Lymes recovery. My body pain and fatigue were overwhelming before getting acupuncture. I still tell everyone today that I am 100% positive that my recovery was a direct result of your expert care. Truly. I have very little residual effects from the disease that I can easily live with. So again,thank you not only for your amazing skills, but for the compassion and kindness that you showed me during that time.