Acupuncture.. did it hurt?

[aamiller405]

So i started acupuncture today with a virw to continuing it through my cycle.. and to my surprise I found it damn sore!

Some needles I could hardly feel but other that were on nerves (im guessing here.. i presume they were on nerves) were really quite sore!

is this normal?

[Sfarre]

Yes it depends on how far in the needles are pushed - they call it a 'strong' or 'weak' feeling. You are welcome to indicate to the acupuncturist if a particular point feels too strong to you - I usually do a bit of a yelp at mine - and then they can adjust it. Sometimes the needle feels intense for a few seconds and then 'goes off'. You are meant to feel something, if it is working, but if you are in discomfort then that isn't quite right and your therapist can modify it. A good acupuncture session does involve some back and forth on these issues!

[aamiller405 in reply to Sfarre]

thank you.. i probably should have let her know when it was too painful then.. will do this next time xo

[AnnieAnnie]

I had acupuncture on my last cycle and yes I found some of the needles a little painful (nothing like injecting clexane though). I had some along my spine which were sore and those in my wrists were also sore and I even bruised. To my surprise she put one in my scalp, i didn't feel a thing. It's stange how you feel some and not others. My acupuncturist said they can be a little painful and if you feel it go in, you are intune with your body and they are working xx

[aamiller405 in reply to AnnieAnnie]

Great thanks good to know its normal...i didnt feel the ones in my scalp either actually xo

[Kari55]

Yes, it’s normal. I have never feel pain on my tummy but once hit a massive bruise. I found needles on my legs and feet really painful so I can’t say that I enjoyed the acupuncture. Once the needles have settled the pain usually go away but the sessions was not something I looked forward too. I have done it for 6 months though and also through my first IVF cycle. I can’t really say that it helped with anything but it’s worth trying as different people react differently. Best wishes xx

[aamiller405 in reply to Kari55]

yep i definitely found the leg ones the most painful but yeah anythings worth a try.. thank you x

[Rowly88]

Yes it's normal, I've just come back from a session and the ones in my hands and feet always feel sore when the needle goes in and during I know that they are there the others I can't feel and then after it still feels like they are in 😂

But I do still find it relaxing xx

[aamiller405 in reply to Rowly88]

thanks.. i definitely didnt find it relaxing lol but hopefully i will in time xo

[Rowly88 in reply to aamiller405]

🤣 lol think it takes a few times after the ential shock xxx good luck with it and your fertility journey xxx

[aamiller405 in reply to Rowly88]

lol same to you xo

[Dreamingofbaby]

Not had it but that not pleasant. Hope gets better. I do reflexology and goes similar type thing but no needles☺️xx

[aamiller405 in reply to Dreamingofbaby]

Thank you.. going to stick with it and hope i get used to it xo