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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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