accupunture

[juniepoonie]

anyone tried it for ibs lm giving it a go had lst session on Friday

[Equilibrated]

I haven’t tried it, but I’ve been thinking about it. I would like to know how it goes for you.

[juniepoonie in reply to Equilibrated]

Only had l session lve booked 3 to try lm forever hopeful

[Jackie1612]

hi yes I have tried it, some years ago. It helped with the pain

[Mango3]

Yes i have Ibs c & find acupuncture really helpful. It certainly keeps my gut moving & therefore reduces the pain. My general wellbeing is definitely improved & it gives me more energy. I have regular treatments to keep me on track. Good luck with yours.

[juniepoonie in reply to Mango3]

Had lst session Friday a strangely l feel bit more energy bin waking earlier? I've booked 3 an we're go from there lm ever hopeful of finding something that might help . Thanks for reply good luck to you alsox

[Mango3 in reply to juniepoonie]

good luck with it, hope it can help. Keep a diary of your food & symptoms & even small improvements are worthwhile.

[Mwn72]

I have had acupuncture quite a few times over the years for different complaints. For allergies and migraines I found it life changing. For IBS unfortunately I had less relief - I have severe IBS d. It definitely makes you feel relaxed which is always lovely! I would often find my symptoms change or flare a little in the days following as it definitely stimulated a response in my body so I would be gentle with yourself in the 24 hours afterwards whilst everything settles in your system. I think with acupuncture every body is so different and can be so so helpful for some people - best of luck! Hope you get on well xx

[juniepoonie in reply to Mwn72]

Well Thankyou for that reply as l had it on Friday an sat l had d day an night!

[Mwn72 in reply to juniepoonie]

Totally sympathise! Had a few moments like that after my sessions. Hope you get on well and they help if you continue with the appts

[juniepoonie in reply to Mwn72]

When l ask if it could have caused D the next day the therapist said no as she'd been very gentle as it was lst session but l did think it strange

[Johny334]

hi I’ve never heard of acupuncture for ibs before, I’d be really interested to see how you get on , is it for symptoms- ibs c/ ibd d ? Or more for pain relief?

Thanks Paul

[juniepoonie in reply to Johny334]

Hi Paul it's for ibs M a symptoms plus anxiety as l think the 2 go hand in hand they do for me anyways ! Will update after my lst 3

[Mango3 in reply to Johny334]

I have it regularly for ibs c & find it really helpful.

[Johny334 in reply to Mango3]

Hi mango

Does it improve your symptoms? What do you call regular once a week once a month, sorry for all the questions! I’m quite keen to give it a try

[Februarygirl]

I had acupuncture for my ibs-d over a year ago together with Chinese herbs. It was recommended to me by my cousin who found that it helped his very bad diverticulitis. Unfortunately it didn't do anything for me. I had 4 sessions and was told to see if there was any improvement over Christmas and new year and then decide if I wanted to continue. Needles to say, I didn't go back. Upon saying that, anything is worth a try. What works for one doesn't work for another.