
Endometriosis Support Group
Endometriosis is a common medical condition where the tissue lining the uterus is found outside of the uterus, typically affecting other organs in the pelvis. The condition can lead to serious health problems, primarily pain and infertility. A major symptom of endometriosis is pain, mostly in the lower abdomen, lower back, and pelvic area.
I was going two years ago, two and three times a week. My doctor was wonderful. He helped more than any surgery or medicine ever has. But my endo is severe, which is why I was going so frequently.
But with something like Endo and Acupuncture, I think you have to go as often as you can to get the results you need.
I could speek on this topic for a quite a bit. So feel free to ask more questions.
Unfortunately, I'm in California, so don't know about your area.
To book an appointment, just research the acupuncturists in your neighborhood and ring them up - see if they sound too busy or if they're willing to have you tell them a bit about your condition and set up an appt. If you have insurance, they'll want to know.
Before the appt you should definitely eat. Don't go on an empty stomach. Let the acupuncturist know if you drove yourself or were driven, and how far, in case fatigue might be an issue after the appt. After the appt, you might be very tired and the pain may still be with you. Sometimes it takes hours or up to a day to see results, especially in the beginning.
Here's what happened for me at my appt today:
I laid flat on my back on the table because it was too painful to lay on my side.
The acupuncturist used cupping - 3 cups across my abdomen, and he used the needles; two in each calf and one in each inner ankle. He used the electricity on two of the needles in my legs.
The pain went COMPLETELY away while I was in the doctor's office. It was a slice of heaven!
As soon as the treatment was over though, the pain everywhere started to come back. When I got home, pain was just as bad again as it had been, so I was about to take more Tylenol 3 but before I could reach for it, the pain went away again, AND I had all kinds of energy! It was seriously manic energy. I used the time I had to carefully do two loads of laundry, scoop the catbox and take out the trash, and do dishes. I tried to be as slow and methodical as I could, but my heart and brain were racing. Im blaming that energy on the acupuncture cuz I NEVER have this during my period.
But alas, I think I did too much. ;) And the pain set in again enough that I needed more Tylenol 3.
The Tylenol 3 has not been able to knock me out, although it did help to relieve pain.
So there's my experience - the acupuncture gave me a way to function today, and even when the pain came back, the drugs didn't completely knock me out, so I was able to remain somewhat productive.
It is not a cure, but it can help the symptoms, I agree with Zept, do your research first, I started weekly to fortnightly to monthly.
I also think that because I started following surgery, any patches had been treated recently, I had the best possible outcome.
I find the needles can be uncomfortable, only if they are put into a meridian at the accupuncture point where your main problem is, but a good accupuncturist will resite immediately into another site, that is still on the meridian you need.
I am the opposite of Zept I am so chilled out that I'm almost horizontal for the rest of the day following treatment!!
After treatment it is essential to drink loads, as it flushes any released toxins out of the body, mineral water or juices are the best as they don't add unneccesary toxins.