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Posted 5/23/2011 6:05 PM (GMT 0)
I was curious to know if any of you have tried acupuncture and if you noticed a difference.
Posted 5/23/2011 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
Yes I did and no it did nothing for my UC.
The acu. doctor (Chinese) used both smoke and needles and Chinese probiotics.
I first used acupuncture for a knee problem and she fixed it completely, problem never returned (same acu.doctor). This was after going to an orthopedic MD who has no solution after doing an XRay and MRI on it.
Posted 5/23/2011 6:41 PM (GMT 0)
I have not but I would like to try and I think it may be covered by my insurance. The thing that bothers me about acupuncture is that the people performing it often do not know much about the conditions they are treating. It's strange to treat something when you can barely define what it is.
Posted 5/23/2011 7:08 PM (GMT 0)
It won't "help" your UC, but it could certainly have you feeling better if you're having pain-related distress.

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Posted 5/23/2011 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
I just tried it and not sure if it helped anything at all (did it on a cruise ship.....so prob not the best place!)

the last time I came off prednisone I was in so much muscular pain (it hurt to do everything) that I wonder if acupuncture can help with that, I am going to do some research and see if I can come up with anything and if I do will probably try at least a few sessions to see if it can help with that.
Posted 5/23/2011 7:44 PM (GMT 0)
Sounds as though it would be worth a try...
Posted 5/23/2011 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
I have never tried it but do remember a big discussion hear about it and it seemed that if you are going to get it done you should have "five elements accupunture" to be most beneficial. I just remember filing that away based on the discussion in case I ever wanted to try it. You can look it up on a search engine to see where that is offered in your area.

It may not directly help your UC, but IF it can help reduce your stress or anxiety that could indirectly affect your body, UC included.
Posted 5/23/2011 8:11 PM (GMT 0)
I was going to try it but my acupuncturist told me I would have to be off all western meds in order to see if it worked. I wasn't willing to do that.

Sue
Posted 5/23/2011 8:37 PM (GMT 0)
Going to be trying it soon myself, after I heard from my friend and neighbor, who I recently found out has had Crohn's for years, gets some relief when he gets flares. Based on stress reduction? I'm sure. But my UC is probably highly stress-dependent (or at least, that's what kicked it off in the first place).
Posted 5/23/2011 8:41 PM (GMT 0)
I tried accupuncture, and it didn't really do much of anything for me. It was extremely relaxing, and that was lovely, but it did nothing to help my UC. I suggest maybe doing a few trial sessions if you're interested, particularly if your UC is affected by stress. It may help with a reduction of symptoms in that type of case, but I think it must be individual based on what other people have said. Good luck!
Posted 5/24/2011 6:18 PM (GMT 0)
I find it relaxing and de-stressing more than anything
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