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Message started by kesasur on 01/07/14 at 09:29:20

Title: Acupuncture?
Post by kesasur on 01/07/14 at 09:29:20

Anyone had any success or really bad results w/ acupuncture?
I can't tell if my symptoms are starting creep back in a bit because it is COLD outside or if it is because I have not had a treatment in over 6 weeks. I guess I'm having a hard time telling if it is helpful or not.
My symptoms are vague- ---but beginning to mimic what I was feeling last year at this time of year (read: cold) but also, I had backed off the acupuncture too! ha!  
I'm guessing it has more to do w/ the cold than anything else.

Kelley

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by PatP on 01/11/14 at 16:04:39

Kelley, I haven't had acupuncture for many years, so don't know about that. But I do know that every Fall I start having an increase in stomach/GI tract symptoms. I've assumed it was due to seasonal allergy, but now I'm wondering if it's MCAS-related and from the weather turning colder.

I also have had thyroid issues, and have noticed hypothyroid symptoms sometimes cropping up when the temperature gets colder.

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by DeborahW, Founder on 01/12/14 at 06:16:16

It is common to notice an increase in symptoms when the seasons change or during a particular season. Just increase your meds and watch out for triggers during those times, and then things will calm down.

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by Starflower on 01/22/14 at 09:06:49

I second that!  Winter is a great time for me due to the lack of pollen... and I'm not easily triggered by cold.  Summer is the exact opposite :P  I've been able to (temporarily) reduce my medications a bit.

Heather

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by kesasur on 01/22/14 at 09:28:01

oh ack. And I'm definitely feeling more symptomatic.
I need to move to a place where it stays between 60-80 degrees.

;)

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by sarahkay1111 on 09/08/14 at 16:46:12

Hi Kelley,

I'm not sure if you've been checking the forum, but I wanted to comment on this subject.  I started getting acupuncture this spring and noticed results within a few weeks, so I have been going about once/week since then.  I started sleeping through the night again and having fewer reactions.  We recently moved (again) (hopefully the last time), and I didn't get acupuncture for about 5 weeks.  I started waking up at night with reactions and feeling worse in general.  I thought it was just from the stress of moving, but scheduled an appt to see what would happen. The day I got acupuncture was the first day I didn't have to take the Benadryl in a 4-week period.  I also slept without waking up in the middle of the night :D  So, I didn't go back the next week, and the same thing happened--increased reactions and poor sleep (I usually do really well in the summer too, so strange for me).  I went last week and slept well again and didn't need Benadryl before bed!  I really feel it is helping me.  I see a Chinese doctor who teaches acupuncture, and she is amazing.  I was nervous to try it, but I recommend it.  I asked them to start slow with few needles and shorter times.  My body didn't tolerate the full treatment right away, but working up to it worked well for me.  I can feel when I am done and when I need to go again now.  Just wanted to let you know :) Sarah

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by kesasur on 12/10/14 at 04:56:52

Sarah,
I'm so glad for you!  I hope all things are going better!! I've been (well, until the colder weather hit!) doing better. Regained all my lost weight. Added a few more foods back into my diet. Able to do a bit of exercise w/ predmedicating. So I'll take it!  

Kelley

Title: Re: Acupuncture?
Post by sarahkay1111 on 12/11/14 at 13:22:41

Hi Kelley,

I'm so glad to hear that! I gained the lost weight back too. Cold triggers me too, so I definitely did better this summer. I also added carrots back into my diet, not much else. Good luck to you!  --Sarah

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