Graves' Disease Support Group
Graves-Basedow disease is a medical disorder that may manifest several different conditions including hyperthyroidism (over activity of thyroid hormone production), infiltrative exophthalmos (protruberance of one or both eyes and associated problems) and infiltrative dermopathy (a skin condition usually of the lower extremities). This disorder is the most common cause of...
Ok, I am finally going tomorrow for my first acupuncture appt. My hubby is soooo against it so I was hoping that those of you who have done it can post your experiences and maybe help me convince him that it is helpful. I am a little nervous because I do not like pain and that is why I have put it of for soooooo long but this year I looking to heal mind and body. I am eager to see how it will help the graves disease along with aid in weight loss. crossing my fingers:)
I've had acupuncture to relieve pain from a car accident last year. It was the first time I had tried it. It was also right after I was diagnosed with Graves. I can't tell if it helped the Graves (although I was decreasing my meds at the time so maybe?) but it can't hurt to try. I hate needles and am very pain sensitive and I can honestly say it really doesn't hurt very much, so don't be nervous at all. If it didn't cost so much money I would have treatments more often! If anything I always felt very relaxed after which is always a good thing to keep your Graves in check.
Let us know how it goes! :)
Susan
I have used accupuncture in the past and it is good.
Right now I am doing RST (Resonant Sound Therapy) for the last six weeks. The ND I see uses voice for sounds and I use voice too. Look up RST online for further info.
Take care... :-)
Just watch out with the herbs they try and sell u they are loaded with kelp and other products from the sea. I had my accupuncturist translate the ingredients from chinese to english and googled the items be vry care with that. I would have continued to go jst b/c its realxing but my insurnace didnt cover it and it got 2 be way to expensive good luck