Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Question about acupucture

Hi Mitch,
I've been mostly C since as long as I can remember with terrible D during high stress times. The past month has been very stressful so I've been having a lot of pain and D. I was at my wits end when I met someone in acupuncture school. I talked to her about it a lot and finally broke down and made an appt with someone she recommended. My first appointment was 12 days ago and I am happy to report I have been without pain, D or C since. It has been a blessing for me, so I would recommend giving it a try.

Since going, I have talked to a lot of people about it and most have had success. The people it didn't work for thought maybe it was the person doing it. My advice would be to ask around for a recommendation from someone you know. Also, my insurance doesn't cover it but my acupuncturist offers an insurance discount, so that might be an option for you too. My understanding is that it is not something I will be doing every week for the rest of my life, but 1 or 2 sessions a year which seems totally worth it. You should see a change after the first session so you really don't have too much to lose if it doesn't work. Good luck!

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