Acupuncture - Herbal Treatment *6 BFPs*

[Scorpio23]

Ive wanted to try acu for yrs now. But didnt do it for some reason. Im loving it. & the herbs help with everyday problems, which i think in turn helps with ttc.

Going around the time of OV is good. Just tell your dr whats going on in your cycle. They will do acu to suit.

 

[hobbnob]

Yeah I've wanted to do acupuncture for years not for fertility but for other things but never did. Probably because I didn't know anyone who tried it and didn't know what to expect, but I am excited and anxious to hear how i works for everyone!! Good Luck.

 

[Madeline]

hi scorpio and everyone

I had my first mc 4 weeks ago and the other day decided i wanted to try acupuncture and chinese herbs. I have my first session monday AEST. Totally nervous though.

Does anyone know if this approach has immediate benefits or whether you have to wait a few cycles?

Madeline xxx

 

[Scorpio23]

Madeline, sorry about mc.
Have you had AF yet?

 

[Madeline]

thks Scorpio The mc was 4 weeks ago and I got my first AF after mc yesterday day 28 like I normally do.

Madeline xxx

ps unrelated topic; your puppy is so gorgeous, is he/she a BC?

 

[Scorpio23]

Yes my collie is almost 3 now. Hes my best friend.

I think acu/herbs will help straight away

 

[Madeline]

hey scorpio, hobnob and everyone

had my first acupuncture today, didn't feel the needles going in just some pain when they came out. It was weird with the pulsing and everything..I am going back this friday and I have herbs to take. I had the needles in my lower back does that sound right? I am not sure if its the same for everyone.

Apparently I have weak kidneys. The chinese doctor was really positive about the whole thing apparently the mc is a good sign from his perspective as well. So fingers crossed.



Madeline xxx

 

[Scorpio23]

Madeline, glad to hear ur first appt went ok. Yes the drs are great & very positive. My first appt was for my kidneys too. 3 days later I got my AF (as my dr planned) once AF came I had needles in the front & back (dr also helped with other aches & pains BONUS)
Im very intune with my nervous system & I can feel every needle (doesnt hurt though). Im ticklish on my tummy so its weird when I get needles there hehe.

Let us know if you notice any changes x

 

[Madeline]

hey scorpio i really hope i don't have them in my stomach because then i will see them go in lol I can't believe you are so calm about it! I such a pussy lol

I did have some interesting symptoms yesterday, my left hand developed a blue tinge and felt a bit cold. I also had some nausea. However later in the afternoon I felt this warmth coming over me and the blue tinge went away and so did the nausea. Today I feel great

Do you have any symptoms after the treatment?

Madeline xxx

 

[xxx_faithful]

Hello, I'm actually having some accupunture tomorrow. I've been thinking about it for awhile. I'm hoping it will help with circulation, fertility& keeping a baby. I've had 4 miscarriages & need some help& answers.

Im so sorry you have been through those 4 m/c It totally sucks, and noone can understand or relate unless they have been through the same ordeal. I have had 3 m/c and plan to break this horrid pattern. I pray you will heal from the hurt you have been through and receive good news soon

How do you stay so brave? Its comforting to hear feedback from someone who has been there. I have started acupuncture with a lady who specialises in fertility. I ALWAYS hear amazing stories and success rates with woman conceiving, but for us i pray that we will not only conceive but go on to have healthy bubbas xx
Keep me posted

 

[Scorpio23]

Hehe I have a high pain tolerance. AND I close my eyes sometimes when the needles go in.

Hmmm my Dr asked me a bunch of questions. One of them was if I had trouble sleeping. Ive been a light sleeper ever since I was a young child. BUT that night I slept like a baby. I've slept well ever since my first treatment. It's awesome; I'm happy as can be.

There are other things but TMI lol.

 

[Madeline]

Right I will definitely close my eyes lol yeh the doctor asked me a bunch of questions as well including whether i have trouble sleeping but since i gave up caffeine and started running I sleep like a bebe. Thats awesome that you are sleeping well though interesting also because of the link between melatonin and the link between good sleep and increased fertility.

I wonder if you are taking similar meds to me then, I have one bottle called You guy Wan Right returning Formula and a second bottle called Zuo Gui Wan Left Returning Formula. Wait for it though, I take 6 tablets of each bottle 3 times a day!

Looks like this totally crap weather has settled in down here I really hate the wind...!

Hi misswish and faithful I am so sorry for your losses...it is hard to bear. I hope you will both be successful soon baby dust to you both xxx

Madeline xxx

 

[Scorpio23]

I will check my bottle. I stopped taking the herbs for the past week. I took 10 three times a day - so yes im glad to be off the at the moment

 

[Scorpio23]

Faithful, sorry for your loss & glad u want to have a healthy pregnancy. I believe that chinese medicine will help. Beautiful nursery by the way

 

[Scorpio23]

Update:I was taking Ba Zhen Tan, Nuan Shao Dan Wuzhi YanZhung Wan (10x 3 per day). Started Acu/Herbs May 9 2012. Which brought on AF (Cycle 1 after D&C).
It's now week 4 and I've had a few +OPKs. Yesterday I had EWCM and so BD'd. Had acu this morning and Dr says I should BD again tonight (I will BD again tomorrow aswell). I'm back next week to see how things go and will discuss with Dr what the plan is moving forward.
I reallly want to catch eggy but am nervous cos if I do O it will be so late in my cycle.
However I've read that it all depends on the Luteal Phase. I started charting two weeks ago so if I don't catch that eggy I will hopefully be prepared for Cycle #2.

 

[Madeline]

hey scorpio wow thats alot of herbs lol Yeh i think it does depend on luteal phase and the length of your cycle so depending on how long your luteal phase is it may not matter that you ovulate later in your cycle.

I totally get the nerves but i guess the good thing is that once your cycle gets back to normal you can nail it I can't believe the chinese herbs brought on AF thats so cool. I feel very optimistic about his whole chinese herb thing. I have noticed my circulation seems better not sure if that is a sign its working though.

Madeline xxx

 

[Pinkorblue11]

Hi Madeline, sounds like you had a pretty good appointment.

xxx_faithful~ I'm sorry for your losses glad you found a great acupuncturist. Wishing you the very best and healthy, happy babies!

Wow, Scorpio that's great news about herbs bringing AF forward like that. Hope you catch the eggy this cycle!

 

[hobbnob]

Hi Ladies, I just came back from my first ever acupuncture appointment and I loved it. The specialist was so nice and actually spent an hour talking to me about my health history. I've never had any conventional doctor do that in that detail, and she looked over my BBT charts and so forth and discussed my miscarriage. Then she started a treatment, which was relaxing and the needles didn't hurt or anything like that, so I am hopeful. I just ovulated yesterday, so she concentrated on warming my uterus. We will see what happens. I have another appointment next week. I am glad I went.

 

[Scorpio23]

Yay hobbnob. Glad to hear you had a good first appt.

I too feel that acupuncturists tend to your health needs more than a regular GP.
Even better than some gynos, for cheaper lol.

 

[xxx_faithful]

Hi Madeline, sounds like you had a pretty good appointment.

xxx_faithful~ I'm sorry for your losses glad you found a great acupuncturist. Wishing you the very best and healthy, happy babies!

Wow, Scorpio that's great news about herbs bringing AF forward like that. Hope you catch the eggy this cycle!

Thankyou me too. I'm sorry for your loss too! you are so terribly brave