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Post by cj on Apr 18, 2009 17:26:24 GMT -5
Hey guys, I am sorry if there is a thread on this already but I didn't see one.
Just wanted to ask if anyone has tried acupuncture instead of traditional drugs? My GP is very into alternative treatments and he has suggested it. I would love to avoid all drugs if possible but at the same time I don't want the endo to get worse.
I am meeting my gyne next week for my lap follow up and from the drowsy conversation we had after my lap he just seems interested in drugging me up!
Has anyone had good results from acupuncture alone? Its expensive and time consuming so want to make sure its time well spent.
Thanks ;D ;D
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Post by Karen on Apr 18, 2009 18:03:25 GMT -5
Hey, CJ. I tried acupuncture before my lap and had a few sessions after it. I found some relief for a few days after each session but not enough to last me until my next session. It was interesting, though - my acupuncturist did a few sessions focusing on my girlie parts but one week she tried something different and I got the most relief of all! When I went back the next week and told her she said she was surprised that I did so well since she focused those points more towards my bowels more than anything else. A few weeks later during my first lap, sure enough, they found my appendix/cecum not where they should be. I was amazed! Oh, and I scheduled an appointment for a few days after my lap. At the time, my belly button incision was super bruised and really sore, more so than the others. She focused a few points around my belly button and the bruising and strong pain was gone within a week, but the bruising at my other incision lasted another 2+ weeks and it was tender for much longer! I stopped going because my pain came back so soon after my lap and the bills were racking up. Although I got some relief, I couldn't afford to keep going for the amount of relief I was getting. I ended up switching my focus on a naturopath-type doc and have had the most success there. I've been on nutritional supplements for 3+ weeks now and have been off ALL pain pills for 3 weeks. Oh, and I'm one to avoid all drugs too if possible. I found the most helpful info about so many different ways to treat/info about endo in this book: www.amazon.com/Endometriosis-Complete-Reference-Taking-Charge/dp/0071412484/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1240095736&sr=8-1 If you haven't read it yet, I highly recommend it! Really helped me get my arms around everything and that somehow really helped me focus on how to get better.
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Post by KSA on Apr 19, 2009 13:57:48 GMT -5
Olenska thanks for the tip on that book we have it at the library I work at. It was one that I had put on display for Endometriosis Awareness Month which by the way every book was checked out:) When it comes back I am next in line for it. I have workend at the library for 5 years but all my life been in the library field when I made that display I was not sure how many books would go out. I have to say I was shocked when all of them were checked out the day after I put up the display. Even when I do the Breast Cancer Awareness Display in October I never have all the literature gone. It was amazing and I am glad my patrons were able to get the info they need:) Great tip too on the Acupunture I am going to look for somone in my area who does it and see if it helps.
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Post by cj on Apr 20, 2009 7:23:43 GMT -5
Well I think I am going to give it a go. It can't be any worse than meds. Now just have to convince the Gyne its a good idea. Have ordered the book, thanks Olsenka. I already have 'The Endometriosis Sourcebook' by Mary Lou Ballweg, which is very good, but it was published in 1995 so think I need something more up to date. Really enjoyed the comic strip Joe with Endo. Got my Boyfriend to read it! good way of explaining to him what its like being endlessly poked and prodded by doctors who tell you there is nothing wrong. Will let you know how the acupunture goes. Cheers
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Post by cass on Apr 20, 2009 7:49:05 GMT -5
You dont have to convince your gynae if its something you want to try then do it. I hope it works out for you.
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Post by KSA on May 7, 2009 18:57:37 GMT -5
I am getting ready to start my massage therapist just gave me a name to a Dr that does it in town I can not wait:) I really hope it works I have been doing alot of reading about it and I just wonder why it is not a practice used more often for pain? Instead many people are getting hooked on pain meds and end up in rehab sometimes for abuse of the pain meds that the doctor gives them! It does not seem right!
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Post by jenk12 on Jun 22, 2009 11:51:31 GMT -5
Hi all, I just wanted to jump in on this thread also because I am starting acupuncture in two days for the first time and am a little nervous - I talked to the guy and have researched it but can anyone who's done it give their opinion or experience? I am hopeful it will help but heard it could be a few weeks or months before any improvement? I'm sure it's different for everyone too.
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Post by cj on Jun 22, 2009 15:55:54 GMT -5
Hi Jenk12, Welcome to the forum. I have been for a couple of sessions but couldn't say if it has made any difference or not yet. There is no need to be nervous, I find it quiet relaxing. I find my abdomen really relaxes (generally mine is in a knot!) and my energy has been much better since I started. That said I haven't has a visit from Aunt flo since the sessions began, so it will be interesting to see how that goes. It hasn't helped with the PMS thats for sure, or with regulating my cycle - on day 42 and counting..........but it is still early days. Am also giving TCM a try, am starting next week, so who knows.
Good luck with the acupunture.
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Post by cassiopeia on Jul 13, 2009 17:14:42 GMT -5
Hi!
Just wanted to say I was having acupuncture and seeing a naturopath all last year (but stopped this year cos of decreased $). I found my naturopath couldn't help me she was convinced there was something else wrong with me because I wasn't ovulating or having period. So I stopped going to her and stopped all of the herbs and potions she had given me. But I truly believe the acupuncture has helped me more than anything, since I stopped taking the supplements I have been having a regular cycle that is way way lighter than it ever has been and the pain is half as bad I think it used to be. I think its what "normal" women experience, just mild discomfort. Not only did my acupuncturist help with my endo, but I was having a pretty rough year and she also found points on my body that helped to lift the depression I was feeling. Can't recommend acupuncture enough!!
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Post by Karen on Jul 13, 2009 17:54:37 GMT -5
Woo hoo! Glad you had such a good experience!! I'm a big believer in acupuncture - I'd certainly go back to mine if things took a turn for the worse - I was very confident with the woman I was going to!
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Post by rubyrose on Mar 28, 2010 15:09:50 GMT -5
Hi there,
I have been doing accupuncture for about two months no and haven't noticed anything much just yet. I do notice that it hurts like stink to be needled in the points for reproductive organs in the week or so before my period, and not so much afterwards. It's nice and relaxing, but I'm afraid I can't continue to go because of the cost. I do have a room mate who is studying it and he has said he'll use me as a guinea pig if I can remember which points they've been working on. I'm going for only one or two more and will try and get the points jotted down. So far though, the benefit hasn't made much of a dent in the pain. Actually the past two months have been kind of worse. Two months ago though I was also eating crap: feeling bummed and eating "comfort foods," ie sugar, fat, and SALT, so this could have buggered things up for me too.
Ruby
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