This thread is mostly for those who responded to my previous posts about Acupuncture. I have had five treatments since July and have felt zero improve in my symptoms or overall well being.
I have done tons of reading on this subject since it was very difficult for me to make this decision since I truly had high hopes it would help at least a little. What prompted me to come to this decision was an article written by Dr. Lam who does a lot with adrenal fatigue. He wrote an article about being extremely tired or "crashed" after Acupuncture and it sounded exactly what happens to me.
After my last treatment two weeks ago I came home very tired and the following two days I was drained and exhausted unable to do anything. It's not my normal crash feeling but much worse. Then afterwards I feel no better and go back to my normal....
This was when I read the article and realized she is draining my adrenals of what little energy I have and crashing me. I know your body uses its own energy to heal but when you have a short limited supply this just doesn't work. I feel bad enough on a daily basis and don't really need this.
I will see her next month and bring the article with me and let her know I am done. I feel I need to close the chapter on this in person since she is truly a thoughtful and very caring practitioner. If anyone decides to try Acupuncture you can contact me and I will detail more what this experience was like...thanks to all who took the time to write in my previous posts.
Another thing...I actually feel like she has sent me backwards as I am feeling more mentally exhausted quicker and my sleep has become much more disturbed.
I have done tons of reading on this subject since it was very difficult for me to make this decision since I truly had high hopes it would help at least a little. What prompted me to come to this decision was an article written by Dr. Lam who does a lot with adrenal fatigue. He wrote an article about being extremely tired or "crashed" after Acupuncture and it sounded exactly what happens to me.
After my last treatment two weeks ago I came home very tired and the following two days I was drained and exhausted unable to do anything. It's not my normal crash feeling but much worse. Then afterwards I feel no better and go back to my normal....
This was when I read the article and realized she is draining my adrenals of what little energy I have and crashing me. I know your body uses its own energy to heal but when you have a short limited supply this just doesn't work. I feel bad enough on a daily basis and don't really need this.
I will see her next month and bring the article with me and let her know I am done. I feel I need to close the chapter on this in person since she is truly a thoughtful and very caring practitioner. If anyone decides to try Acupuncture you can contact me and I will detail more what this experience was like...thanks to all who took the time to write in my previous posts.
Another thing...I actually feel like she has sent me backwards as I am feeling more mentally exhausted quicker and my sleep has become much more disturbed.