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after breaking my scaphoid i was going to pt after the cast was taken off then i cut my thumb tendon so after the same wrist being set again scar tissue has built up i have incredible pain in "the snuff box" can acupuncture help me alleviate the pain permanently

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Hi David,
Acupuncture would be worth a try.  There are no guaranties.  You should find someone to do direct moxa on your snuff box.  It maybe leave a scar but really amazing at relieving pain.  Moxa is an herb that has very warming and pain relieving properties.  It sometimes is put on  needles and burned.  Direct moxa for you would be a tiny amount of this herb.  Rice grain size,  burned on your skin, 3-9 cones. It will take maybe 6-8 treatments, depending on how severe things are. There would be a burn preventing cream placed on your skin as a barrier. It is very effective.  Acupuncture would also be worth trying.  That area will always be a weak link for you. So once your pain is gone you may have to occasionally come back for treatment.  

Hope this helps,
Heather Vandeburg LAc MSOM diplAc

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Heather Vandeburg L.Ac M.S.O.M. dipl.Ac

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I can answer any questions about Acupuncture, Chinese Herbals, Tuina (Chinese massage, Cupping, and Gua Sha. I can answer questions about Qi, Meridians, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory. I can answer how these different modalities can benefit different conditions.

Experience

I have a Traditional Chinese Medicine Practice in DeKalb IL. I have been practicing TCM since 2002. I have given many lectures and classes on the subject of Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Women’s Health, Nutrition and Acupuncture Facial Rejuvenation. This Includes speaking at an International Conference for the United Leukodystrophy Foundation.

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AAOM, NCCAOM, CCAOM, ILAAOM, APA

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For Women Today, ILAAOM publications, State of Dentistry,

Education/Credentials
Master degree in Oriental Medicine, Bachelor degree in Nutrition, Bachelor degree in Biological Sciences. I am lisensed and board certified in Acupuncture. I did an advanced internship at Guang Zhou University in Guang Zhou China.

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I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine

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