Looking for Info on IBS and Acupuncture
#366277 - 10/17/11 01:52 PM
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Hello - I am a graduate student at the Tufts Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. I am looking for any information from anyone who has used acupuncture as treatment for IBS. Even if just once, any info you have on personal experience would be greatly appreciated! You can comment here or email me directly at catharine.andrews@tufts.edu.
Thanks!
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Welcome to the board,
You might try searching this forum and the living room forum. There have been many discussions on acupunture. Here are a couple of threads to get you started 
thread 1
thread 2
If you are looking for references to clinical trials you might check the two references below
References
Lembo, A. J., L. Conboy, J. M. Kelley, R. S. Schnyer, C. A. McManus, M. T. Quilty, C. E. Kerr, D. Drossman, E. E. Jacobson, R. B. Davis, and T. J. Kaptchuk, 2009, A Treatment Trial of Acupuncture in IBS Patients: American Journal of Gastroenterology American Journal of Gastroenterology, v. 104, p. 1489-1497.
Schneider, A., K. Streitberger, and S. Joos, 2007, Acupuncture treatment in gastrointestinal disease: A systematic review World Journal of Gastroenterology, v. 13, p. 3417-3424
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STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS
The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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I tried acupuncture for awhile several years ago. It didn't seem to have any effect on my IBS.
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IBS-A and GERD since 1983
Low FODMAP since 2012
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I had acupuncture some years ago. I think if stress is a big part of your IBS, then it does help. I found it very calming.
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IBS-D. Eating gluten and dairy free.
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Thanks! Would you be willing to answer a couple other questions? I can email you directly if that is easier.
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Thanks for the info. Would you be willing to speak to me a bit further on this? I can email/call you directly if that is easier. I am just wondering why you chose acupuncture/if you have found any other complementary treatments that were effective.
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Thanks for your help!
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