Newbie - Hi, anyone else tried accupuncture?

Louey

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Posted 10/18/2004 11:32 AM (GMT -7)

Hey everyone!

I've been a migraine sufferer since I was about 16 (I'm now 30). Lately, my migraines have been getting more frequent, so I decided to give accupuncture a go!

I usually use Imigran (Imitrex in the US I think) and Ibuprofen to control them, but since I'm suffering a couple of times a week nowadays, I wanted to see if anything else would help me, so I wouldn't have to pop so many pills.

I had my first session 4 days ago. It was a bit of an eyeopener! I really wasn't expecting much, but when I woke up the following morning, I felt amazing!

I've got another session booked for a couple of weeks time and I can barely wait!

Has anyone else had any relief from having accupuncture? I'd be interested to hear how you got along.

Also I've got a great book from the library called 'Migraines for Dummies' which is proving helpful too - loads of useful info - I'd recommend reading it.

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Louey

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Posted 3/24/2005 8:17 AM (GMT -7)

*UPDATE*

I have continued to have acupuncture, and I do think that it's helping with the migraines.

Also, it makes me feel so relaxed, which I think is wonderful, as my migraines are always worse when I'm stressed.

Migraine sufferer since age 16

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kayakmom

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Posted 3/27/2005 8:37 PM (GMT -7)

This is so great to hear. My GP has recommended that I try it. I have not yet....need to find a good practitioner and give it a try!

Isabel

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Posted 3/28/2005 2:38 PM (GMT -7)

I also suffer really bad with migraines and I am willing to try anything just to have one day pain free so thank's I will certainly mention it to my gp the next time I go.I love cats I have 3,but they are not peddagrees just your normal domestic cat;s but I wouldn't part with them for anything,they alway's seem to no when I am having a really bad day.P.S I think your photo's are great.

tysmyboo

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Posted 3/28/2005 2:55 PM (GMT -7)

Hi everyone~

Sorry I haven't been around much.

Glad to hear that accupuncture has been helping..keep me posted, one of these days when I have a few bucks I might try it!!!

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Louey

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Posted 4/2/2005 12:19 PM (GMT -7)

kayakmom said...
This is so great to hear. My GP has recommended that I try it. I have not yet....need to find a good practitioner and give it a try!

Definitely give it a go!!

Migraine sufferer since age 16

Me: 30yrs
Fiance: 32yrs
Kitten: 4 months old

Check out some cute kitten photos!

Louey

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Joined : Oct 2004

Posts : 26

Posted 4/2/2005 1:16 PM (GMT -7)

Isabel said...
I think your photo's are great.

thanks