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Hi Everyone,

 

I just joined the group and of course have tons of questions, but let

me tell you about my experiences with acupuncture. I have been

seeing an acupuncturist for a year for allergies and endometriosis,

and also for the infertility that comes with endo. I recently

started feeling worse when my treatment course was changed and I

started new herbs. When I went for a second opinion, I was told I

was on too many herbs and too many needles. My acupuncturist had me

on 3 different formulas (stagnant liver chi, congealed blood, and

kidney tonifying) and would do up to 25 needles at a time. The more

reading I do, the more unusual this sounds. It seems that a course

of treatment of herbs usually is more like 3 months and only 6-8

needles are done at a time. My 2nd opinion said my chi was confused.

I am thinking of taking a break, but I don't want to backslide, and I

don't think I want to continue with my current practitioner. I was

hoping for some thoughts about my treatment and what I can expect

from a different practitioner. I am willing to give more details so

that you can help me, so feel free to ask questions if I left stuff

out. I am very anxious to get pregnant, and I have been doing

everything right for so long, or so it seems, that I can't let the

acupuncture make me feel worse at this point.

 

Thanks!

Debbie