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Originally Posted by guilloche
Oh wow! Thanks for typing all that out, SilverTrees. I had no idea that acupuncture could be that effective. I'd heard a little bit, here and there, but hadn't really read/talked to anyone about their experiences. That sounds amazing. I'll have to look around and see if there's anyone locally that seems qualified.
Does it hurt when they put the needles in? It sounds a little bit scary! How long do you usually have to stay with the needles in?
re: Pads. I'm pretty isolated in real life, so I haven't heard anyone (in real life) saying that they're gross. I've seen it online, but I guess I just figured, to each her own. I'm using pads these days too... I briefly, at some point, used tampons but they became uncomfortable. And, a couple years ago I tried out a cup (several cups, actually!). I *loved* the cup - once you get the hang of it, it's truly amazing. If it's properly placed, you don't feel it, but it catches *everything* - so it's like not having a period (except it didn't help my cramps).
But, something happened (I'm not sure what, it might have been something with trying to get it out - as the one I was using would develop a really tight seal and it was hard to get out.) So, that's a no-go now for me.
In case you guys don't know, you can also get re-usable fabric pads. Yes, it sounds horrible and disgusting - but they're SO much more comfortable. I can't use them when I'm having a really heavy flow, or when I'm bleeding heavily over night, because they do leak more easily, but at other times, they are so much nicer and more comfortable.
Anyway, things seem to be getting better here. On day 15, it looks like I'm finally approaching the end of this cycle. Big breath of relief.
Thanks!
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No, the needles don't hurt going in except for right in my face, haha! If I ever have congestion/ear-nose-throat irritation...he puts a couple of needles on either side of my nose. That usually makes me jump for a second when they go in...not more than a pinch but just a bit startling...more of a reflex response. DON'T WORRY! A doc would never put them in your face without asking if it's okay first. And that's not a typical placement, not for the issues you're struggling with Guilloche.
It's usually a 45 minute treatment for me so the needles are in for quite a while but I don't feel anything other than relaxation when they are in. He turns the light off and turns on a warm lamp which feels really nice on my bare legs/feet. He also turns on some music or ocean sounds. Or I bring my own guided meditation which I listen to on my phone. Sometimes I come out feeling elated or completed chilled out. Even if I was wired with stress on the way in. It's wonderful. Now for things like hormone imbalance and heavy bleeding you'd probably need more than just a few sessions but that would be a Q for the TCM doc since I'm just a patient
Day 15
I'm so sorry! I used to have periods like that. It wore me out. I really hope you can get some help to control that whether through a TCM doc or someone else. I also think Naturopaths can be great but my insurance didn't cover them and I didn't see results as quickly as with TCM. I heard that magnesium can do some wonderful things for women's health but only with doc guidance of course.
Thank you for sharing!
(Ps. I've learned some random things along the way...for example there are oils in coffee which affect uterine health, not just the caffeine, so it's good to cut that back or completely before and during the period. In TCM, I believe they also see a link between liver health and uterine health so they use needles for both...can't remember the exact points for liver, I think they are either on lower leg or feet)