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When therapists and enthusiasts are asked about the
effectiveness of acupuncture for endometriosis the topic of pain
relief often comes up. This is because endometriosis pains are
so varied and differ wildly from woman to woman.
Endometriosis is often difficult to treat even with today’s
advanced pain medication. According to acupuncture therapists
and enthusiasts, however, although acupuncture will not treat
endometriosis entirely, it can help relieve the pain that comes
with the disorder.
Women who suffer from endometriosis often report severe
abdominal cramps, a feeling of heaviness especially in the
pelvic area, and disabling, crippling pains in the lower back.
This is because endometriosis involves the migration of
endometrial tissue normally found in the uterus, to other parts
of the body. Each month as hormonal changes encourage the
tissues to swell and then shed, instead of being expelled as
menstruation, the blood and tissue lodge in various organ
systems, causing internal bleeding, intense pain and even
disruptions in normal bodily functions.
Because the cause of endometriosis is unknown, it is difficult
to treat with only one form of therapy. Physicians will often
recommend various drugs, including those that can help manage
pain, and those that can lower the levels of estrogen in the
body. Acupuncture contributes to therapy by allowing patients to
relax better, and to deal with pain more effectively without
resorting to medication.
If you are suffering from endometriosis and do not want to take
more medications to relieve your pains, then you may wish to
consider acupuncture.
Acupuncture makes use of tiny needles inserted into strategic
parts of your body, with the aim of redirecting the universal
energy field, called chi. When redirected, chi can allow you to
be healthier and more relaxed. With greater relaxation, you can
perhaps learn how to handle your pain better.
Before you go to an acupuncturist, however, you will need to
consult with your doctor first about what other therapy options
are available to you. This is especially advisable if you have a
fear of needles, or if you are highly skeptical about
acupuncture. If you do undertake acupuncture therapy, however,
then these tips can help in your search for an acupuncturist.
=95 Ask your physician for referrals. Many obstetricians and
gynecologists will be in touch with acupuncturists who offer
relaxation or pain relief therapy. These acupuncturists will
also be licensed and legal, so you can be sure that you are
receiving treatment from a qualified practitioner.
=95 Join an email group or forum for people suffering from
endometriosis, and ask around about acupuncture therapy. There
will most likely be people present who have undergone the
therapy to deal with their own endometriosis-related pains, and
they can offer you tips on where to go, who to see, and what to
do.
=95 When you arrive at the acupuncturist, ask as many questions
as you can. This is a good way to do research on acupuncture.
Besides, a good, licensed acupuncturist will be happy to answer
your questions, offer reassurance and be more than willing to
help you. Try and find a practitioner who has knowledge and
experience of dealing with endometriosis.
=95 Share your good experiences with members of your email group
or forum. You can help other endometriosis sufferers in dealing
with their own conditions.
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For those who practice acupuncture, endometriosis is not
necessarily easy to treat. The many pains can blind patients to
the possibility of being able to deal with the difficulties of
the disorder. However, with positive experiences, and with more
acupuncture for endometriosis therapy sessions, the pains of
endometriosis may lessen significantly.
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