Accupuncture

[TangoGirl12]

Hi Everyone, Has anyone on here tried accupuncture for ibs?Ive had 10 sessions so far and seems to be helping, but it's difficult to know as sometimes I do go weeks without any ibs symptoms, but sometimes I can have it very frequently

[Frasina]

Not tried it but my sister swears by it for her back pain. I would imagine that because of individual differences it may not work for everyone. If it works for you though, great. Only downside may be that when you stop having treatment, will symptoms return?

[TangoGirl12 in reply to Frasina]

This is the thing , I believe you have to continue with it to keep it away..Worth it, but costly

[xjrs]

I haven't tried it, but here is some research that I did on acupuncture:

Acupuncture – acupuncture has shown mixed results for the treatment of IBS pain. Some people find that it helps them, other people do not benefit from it. A clinical trial of acupuncture for IBS-D patients at a rate of 3 times per week, total 36 sessions during a period of 12 weeks has been discussed .... Meta-analysis suggests that the benefit of acupuncture on IBS symptoms is no better than placebo.

Acupuncture-moxibustion – a technique in which the herb mugwort is burned over specific acupuncture points; it is believed that its effects reach deeper into the body. Clinical trials have shown acupuncture-moxibustion helps to improve low threshold of the rectal sensation, gut motility, and pain perception. When compared to electroacupuncture, acupuncture-moxibustion was superior in terms of improving diarrhoea in IBS particularly those who react to cold drink/food.

Electroacupuncture – uses acupuncture needles to deliver an electrical current to acupuncture points. In addition to helping with visceral pain, it has also been shown to help motility in IBS-C patients. Its treatment of constipation was superior to acupuncture-moxibustion.

[TangoGirl12 in reply to xjrs]

Very interesting thank you.I have electro one so that sounds more promising.

[WoolPippi]

I'm sure it helps (you) and I am cheering you on!

[301246]

I have had 11 sessions all to no avail unfortunately.