Monday, 1 February 2010

Acupuncture cherry popped

I had my Day 5 blood test this morning and had my first acupuncture appointment immediately after. I'd never had acupuncture before and was looking forward to it. I was hoping it would help with the headaches that I've been getting daily. We had a chat about my medical history and health and the side effects I'd been experiencing (hot flushes, night sweats, headaches, back aches and mild abdomen pain).

The room was lovely and toastie and I laid down on the bed which had an electric blanket to heat my lower back area which was lovely and soothing. She also put a heat lamp over my abdomen which also felt really soothing. The needles going in were no problem, some were tingly, with some I felt a mild pin prick but the one in my left hand really hurt! She explained that this should help with the headaches. I laid there with my eyes closed for about 30 mins with needles in my legs, abdomen, arms and head. I felt so relaxed apart from my left hand (which still hurts a little).

When the session came to an end I just wanted to sleep I felt so relaxed! But I went to the shopping mall and had a small cappucino instead to wake me up. I haven't had a headache yet and it's 7.45pm. They were coming on late afternoon, early evening, I think it may have worked! Looking forward to my next one/two which will be on the day of the embryo transfer. Just before and just afer.

No comments:

Post a Comment