Acupuncture
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Topic: Acupuncture
Posted By: Oxy
Subject: Acupuncture
Date Posted: 30 January 2009 at 12:13pm
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Hi Everyone
How much does acupuncture cost? ETA And what do they do? ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow">  TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
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Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 30 January 2009 at 1:23pm
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Hi Oxy,
I'm trying to get in next week and I've been quote $135 for the initial consultation then $75 per session thereafter. Here's a link to what they do: http://www.acudoc.co.nz/visit.htm |
Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 30 January 2009 at 1:24pm
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Hey Oxy, mine in Wellington cost $65 for the first session where she learns aobut your health and stuff and then $55 per session after that. I have recently found out with our particular health insurance i can claim up to $300 a year of accunuture so if you have that!!!
For me, i was trying to regulate my cycles as they were really long. She would start at the start of my cycle and put neddles at particular points to stimulate growing a healthy egg. usually about 3 needles across my pelvis sort of thing. And others to help with relaxation. She would do a simalr thing when i "should" have been ovulating so say day 12 or something to help with ovulation. I got pregnant first cycle of this (and was taking vitex for the first part of my cycle) and now she is helping me with a holding technique to make baby stay! and also to relax and clam down. Gees, hope thats enough info for you lol. I would recomend it jsut for the relaxing state it gives you and you feel not as concerned about TTC even tho you are getting accupunture to do jsut that IYKWIM ------------- http://lilypie.com">  http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 3:13pm
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Think you for the help i should have mentioned that i have had a sore knee for the past 5 years and was wondering if acupuncture would help it
anyone else had acupuncture and did it help them with what ever the problem was or is editing because their were Spelling mistakes ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: Two Blondinis
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 6:02pm
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That's how I started out with accupuncture Oxy, I'd hurt my back and was claiming under ACC so was only paying $20 a session.
My lady is really lovely and we got talking and next thing I know she's sticking pins in my feet and across my pelvis to help with my endo LOL I'm still receiving fertility treatment now, had my first TTC treatment on cycle day 7 and cycle day 15, will see what happens next week if it worked - I've got everything crossed that I'll be as lucky as everyone else getting their BFP after 1 treatment  ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
 
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Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 6:44pm
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My DH had acupuncture on his knee and thought it was great. I had one lot of acupuncture on my neck when I started my acupuncture for fertility and that was great too!! I'd definitely recommend it. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">  
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 31 January 2009 at 10:33pm
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Hi Chelle
How many sessions of acupuncture did you DH get done on his knee before it got better thinking about getting my fixed next week ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 2:15pm
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I have an acupuncture appointment booked for Wednesday is there anything i need to do to prepare myself ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 2:35pm
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Nope, it says not to go too hungry or full tho.
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Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 3:24pm
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i have been doing acupuncture for a couple of months now and has really helped with my mucus etc... so am CD24 at the moment and am really tempted to buy a pregnancy test... will try and resist as the day i test will be the day i get my AF! there is Annie Warrington in Palmerston North that does fetility and pregnancy acupunture. she is really lovely and doesnt cost that much. she is under Broadway Acupuncture and Birthwell Clinic ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/"> 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 02 February 2009 at 8:56pm
Holy cow Treen - are they using gold coated pins? 
My acupuncturist charges roughly the same as Hannahbil's - here is his website: "http://www.vitalis.co.nz" - www.vitalis.co.nz We started nearly at the very beginning of my cycle, and fit in 3 treatments prior to ovulation - which in itself was a surprise as I had no idea if I was ovulating regularly or not! And as it turns out it took just the one cycle for us to get pg, and then visits once a week for the first trimester to prevent another miscarriage - all seems to still be going well at this stage. I also got my acupuncturist to needle me for back and pelvic pain, which was wonderful - I must get off my bum and book another appointment soon. So yes, it can be used to treat many differnet ailments / aches / pains. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Treen
Date Posted: 03 February 2009 at 6:22pm
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Hey thanks for that, Pearls. I'll try Vitalis instead. xx ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 12:30pm
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Hi everyone
Just had my first acupuncture treatment today OMG Did that hurt or what and it was about an hour session and it cost me $50
I had the heat treatment and Acupressure as well Have to go back on saturday My Knee is very sore at the moment  ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 2:12pm
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Oxy23 - where did you go for treatment?
Acupuncture shouldn't be "painful" as such, I found for the first session or two it was a little itchy when the needles went in but that soon settled down. Were you nervous before you went in? Being tense may make it seem 'worse', could you take some rescue remedy before your next appointment? I'd also highly recommend discussion your feelings with your treatment provider, as something doesn't sound right to me. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 2:21pm
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I was a bit nervous. I got it done in Onehunga ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: Mum_mum
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 2:24pm
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Yeah, i have never had accupunture on my knees or anything cos i don't have anything sore but the worse pain that i had was very minimal. You should feel like a dull ache in your muscle/bone where they are targeting but that should all subside afterwards.
When i chose my accupunturist i decided to go with one who specialised in fertility as that is what i wanted her to do for me and felt more comftable knowing that she knew what to focus on ------------- http://lilypie.com"> http://lilypie.com">
Angel baby - May 2008
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 2:39pm
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Lets hope the pain goes away by the morning
ETA The pain is the same feeling as when you get a blood test done ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 4:18pm
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Oxy23 - what I meant was, what clinic / acupuncturist did you go to? ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 4:49pm
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Hi Pearls
I went to TCM Natural Healthcare Centre in Onehunga ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 04 February 2009 at 5:37pm
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Mine often hurt when the needles go in, though some spots don't really hurt at all and some make me jump. But once they're in they shouldn't really hurt and also after they shouldn't really either so 'd definitely mention that when you go back.
Sorry I hadn't noticed you'd asked about how long it was b4 DH noticed it was working, I'll check with him when he gets home. For my neck I noticed straight away though I think mine was sore from stress and tension so not really the same as an injury. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 7:46am
I didnt get much sleep last nite i was in to much pain not looking forward to saturday got to get it done all over again  ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 9:00am
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Oxy - I'd either be expressing your concerns and telling them that you're in pain with / after treatment, or quite frankly I'd go somewhere else.
I'd highly recommend my own acupuncturist as I have already suggested to the others, Dr Vitalis - "http://www.vitalis.co.nz" - www.vitalis.co.nz ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 6:52pm
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I only go to the one in onehunga because its is only 2 minutes away very handy
As for the pain its only temporary. I guess 5 years of pain and putting it off and not getting it fixed i now pay the price No Pain no Grain but it is still annoying the pain but if it helps my knee get better then i will have to put up with the pain after each session  ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 7:50pm
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Wait, you're talking about the pain at your injury site... not actually caused by / when the acupuncture needles are in? As I read it I thought you were experiencing pain during your sessions from the acupuncture itself.... ? ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 05 February 2009 at 8:27pm
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My knee had been sore on and off for the past 5 years but when i got the acupunture done it has cause me some pain after the treatment i dont no if that is a good thing or a bad thing ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 06 February 2009 at 8:11am
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I'd say that's pretty normal, acupuncture is not as much of a 'quick fix' as medication (for example)... although if you are concerned you really need to discuss it with your acupuncturist. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 06 February 2009 at 4:45pm
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Hi everyone
Its so quiet in here today I need some good luck vibes i have another acupuncture session tomorrow morning which means more pain and no bding for me as my knee will be too sore dam it ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: tiptoes
Date Posted: 06 February 2009 at 6:22pm
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I asked DH and he said he'd noticed quite a difference in only a couple of sessions. His was a new injury though so I think it might take a bit longer for yours but I'd discuss all of this stuff in detail tomorrow morning with your acupuncturist. Let us know how it goes. ------------- http://alterna-tickers.com">
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 07 February 2009 at 12:18pm
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Morning
Just got back from my acupuncture session at least I now know the pain is normal Wasnt as painful this time around as the first one got to go back on monday ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 09 February 2009 at 2:09pm
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I had another Acupuncture session this time it was painful
He said its painful becuase the blood is circulating through the body ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 12:09pm
JD's mum, would love to hear more about this lady. I'm in Palmy as well and am keen to try new options, just finished my 2nd cycle of clomid (I have PCOS). Costs would be great if poss... it would be great if you could PM me more details.. sorry to hijack your thread Oxy23, hope your knee is feeling better!  ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com"> 
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JDs MUM wrote:Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 12:19pm
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Thats ok i dont mind
My knee is getting better slowly lol I have got another Acupuncture Session tomorrow When is these sessions going to end lol I cant take it anymore My partner saids its for my owe good because I waited so long to get it fixed do you think he is right ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 12:42pm
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I personally think that getting it sorted is for the best! Think of those days that you wont have to live with pain! Remember, What doesn't kill you can only make you stronger! ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
We've Waited for You Forever! |
Posted By: Shopa
Date Posted: 10 February 2009 at 8:53pm
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Hi
Just wondering what experience people have had with acupunture to assist in the ivf process. Is is useful? How can it help? What are the costs and how long should it be done for? |
Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 12:27pm
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1stly MINDY W- Annie warrington costs aprox $60 a session. the 1st session is always around 2 hours cause she needs to get a detailed history before she starts the acupuncture. also if you have been doing charts etc to try and conceive take those with you cause it would be really handy!
ALSO... i have been trying to conceive for 18 months did acupuncture for one month, had AF and the wam! i am now BFP due October. have just been to see Annie to tell her the great success story :-), oh and i also gave up coffee so that must have helped in the scheme of things too her phone # is 06 358 0333 or 027 5711 473. she is on ferguson street. :-0 good luck ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/">
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 1:31pm
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OMG CONGRATULATIONS!
JD's Mum your brilliant! I will give her a ring tomorrow. I have only been recording temps for 5 days (not today though cos didnt have 3 hours of solid sleep- slept really badly last night) so not much to go on. Been tracking AF cycles though. Thanks, hopefully will share my success story with you shortly! ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: MindyW
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 1:33pm
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Can I ask how many sessions you ended up having? ------------- My Beautiful Little Emily http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 11 February 2009 at 2:34pm
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i only had four sessions and had one period afterwards. would have gone back for more but christmas got in the way. GOOD LUCK! anything is worth a try when simply good luck wont cut it aye? ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/">
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Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:01pm
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** ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/">
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Posted By: RinTinTin
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:29pm
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There are at least 2 success stories on here fro getting BFP thanks to Acupunture.
Off to search to therapist in my area. Sounds lik the little bit of discomfort will be worth it. ------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 12:57pm
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I know of at least three or four lurking around the forum in general, including mine ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |
Posted By: 2boysnbug
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 1:53pm
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hi there- the acupuncture that i had didnt really hurt at all. only minor discomfort when tweaking the needles. hopefully the treatments bring success for everyone else and eases on the discomfort for the rest of ya. Good luck all! ------------- DS1 (20.11.06) 5 years DS2 (15.09.09) 2 years http://www.beginnerbaby.com/ticker/">
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Posted By: RinTinTin
Date Posted: 12 February 2009 at 2:20pm
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I found an Acupunturist here in town but she appears to be one of those "jack of all trads, master of none" typre people and don't want to risk it.
So went web searching about Acupressure, same principles, no needles. Found some helpful stuff. Check this website out http://www.herbalshop.com/Acupressure/Acupressure_52.html ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Oxy
Date Posted: 13 February 2009 at 12:58pm
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I only have two more acupuncture sessions to go
Thank god lol  ------------- http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/250ed1" rel="nofollow"> TTC#1 Jan 2009 |
Posted By: yermasyada
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 3:56pm
I've just started a thread about acupuncture, then saw this one Doh! 
Pearl.... I'd seen that guys website, so it's good to here some feedback. Might give him a go and see what heppens. Milliemoo |
Posted By: HippyMama
Date Posted: 14 February 2009 at 11:41pm
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Millie - if you are able to narrow it down to anything specific at all, like unusually long cycles, heavy bleeding, length of time it is taking to conceive, recurrent m/c etc... it helps them assess where to start with treatment etc.
Dr Vitalis will give you a form to fill out anyway if you do decide to go for a consultation. ------------- Mama to two earth walkers & two angels. Remember, you are not managing an inconvenience; You are raising a human being. ~ Kittie Franz Next Slingbabies! Meet - Friday 4th May !! |