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Posted 4/10/2012 5:51 PM (GMT 0)
Has anyone tried acupuncture for UC? What were your results? Thanks!
Posted 4/10/2012 6:47 PM (GMT 0)
it works for me, i can feel the settling of the stomach , the relaxing, and help relieve over all tension too for me which helps overall, need more than one session to see keep that in mind
Posted 4/10/2012 7:07 PM (GMT 0)
Okay awesome, I'm going in for a consultation on Saturday. I need some mental relaxation.
Posted 4/10/2012 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
I can't see it doing much for UC flares, but definitely for all over relaxation/pain, etc...

I'm going to be asking my chiro to do accupuncture, my back pain and wrist pain needs relief over and above what I can get from adjustments.

Let us know how it goes.

q
Posted 4/10/2012 7:54 PM (GMT 0)
yeah mine is really good about asking when was the last time i went to the bathroom, hows the stomach, the restlessness, anxiety , where is there concentrated pain etc.... so they can focus on helping you multiple ways . just breath and relax and you can let alot "go" .... ps everytime nomatter how i feel when i go in i feel like i could eat likea beast when i leave lol but i stay caustious !! i have a great nd acupunturist i hope you get a great one too!
Posted 4/10/2012 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
Tried it....didn't work for me. It is relaxing though....but kind of expensive
Posted 4/10/2012 9:52 PM (GMT 0)
I asked the same question a few weeks ago. The response was mixed with the majority saying it gave them an overall sense of relaxation and well-being but the UC symptoms were still there. I actually found an acupuncturist here in NY who has UC but at $150/hr and a minimum of 6 sessions I decided to go with supplements and continue my course of prednisone. I may look into it later...when I win the mega millions lottery.
Posted 4/10/2012 10:24 PM (GMT 0)
There is this place in NJ that does 85 a session. It's not too bad and they seem very good at what they do. Honestly, I'm willing to try anything right now to save my colon.
Posted 4/10/2012 10:38 PM (GMT 0)
I go once a month for maintence. He does something called a pattern one when I tell him my UC is acting up. It is suppose to open the Qi and balance the body. All I know is I get this great burst of energy and my UC usually settles down. Of coarse it is never "cured" sadly.
Posted 4/10/2012 11:09 PM (GMT 0)
FROMCHOAS- YES THAT'S HOW IT HELPS WITH ME , NOT CURES, BUT I ENJOY IT. FYI THERE ARE PLACES THAT WORK ON SLIDING SCALES AND ALL SORTS THINGS SO CALL AROUND
Posted 4/11/2012 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
I tried it for about 8 months. I didn't see a difference UC wise but it was very relaxing. Hope it helps you!
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