Accupuncture

Hey guys,

  I was just wondering if anyone has tried accupuncture. I have been in a flare for almost a year now and have so much inflamation that all I pass were little strings, not even as big as a straw. So I decided to try accupuncture mostly for the fibro then the UC but she said that she could help everything. So she completely changed my diet and put me on herbs and we started the accupuncture last week. After the first session, well it takes me two days to see the results, my fibro pain was about 60% of what it was before, which was a 10 out of 10 on the pain scale, and after my second session my pain level is about 30% of what it was when we began. She also started hitting the points for my colon and I am actually passing beautiful bowel movements. They are perfect size and color. Now, please don't think that I am attributing all of this to the accupuncture nor am I trying to tell everyone to go out and try it, I am just letting you know my results as I go along with the process, but I have also cut down on the amount of pain pills I was taking which we all know causes constipation, and have been getting better sleep. I just wanted to see if anyone else has tried it and what results they received.

I am doing acupuncture every 3-4 weeks. ? she putted me on priobotics and chinese herbs. Don't know if it works or not, as beefing up meds always seem to help me anyway. But I hope it can prevent a flare.

I am going to an acupuncturist now and it seems to be helping me - slowly. She has been willing to work with me even though I am taking conventional meds. She has given me some herbs, special tea and essential oils to use. All and all it works better than the prednisone did. I think the effects are cumulative - I didn't see much results the first couple of visits, but after a few weeks it is really making a difference.

I am very happy with the results. I am having my first formed bms in months and almost no cramping or blood. I still have some urgency issues, but even those are not as bad as they were.

My insurance does not cover it, but I can use my flexible spending account and that helps reduce the cost.

I am glad to hear that it is helping others, too.