Re: acupunture
From: Becky (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 May 2001 08:40:42 -0500 (CDT)
Yes -- I agree with you that this will not cure the disorder -- but
could help in managing it. And that is why I am interested in it. Just
like diabetes there is not a cure but some people are able to manage it
through diet.
The main thing that I have learned through my research is that my weight
gain is in large part due to my PCOS. My engery is low and have border
line high blood pressure -- is that because of the PCOS or because of
the weight gain associated with the PCOS. It ends up being a vicious
cycle.
I do not think that a person who takes drugs to manage this disorder is
a weakling, everyone needs to decide what is the best course for
themselves. But, I personnally do not like taking drugs and would like
to see what other options are out there for me to manage this disorder.
Take care.
At Thu, 17 May 2001, anonymous wrote:
>
>While acupuncture may alleviate some of the symptoms of PCOS I can't see
>looking at it as a cure for the disorder itself. That would be akin to
>saying you could acupuncture away alzheimers or Lou Gherigs disease (and
>don't tell me someone has done this - I'm not buyin' it). This is a
>systemic disorder that has its roots in your genes. And to say someone
>doesn't have a "severe" case of PCOS is misleading.... It is a
>PROGRESSIVE disorder, it absolutely does not stay on one level without
>medical intervention. If it's not severe now, it absolutely will be
>down the road. And at this point, most of the doctors who spent years
>studying the female anatomy don't know jack about this disorder so I
>sure wouldn't take an acupuncturists advice on it. I'm sorry I just
>think comments like that make it seem like those of us who have
>benefitted immensely from medication are sell outs or weaklings because
>we "gave in" to the drugs. I am definately NOT saying acupunture is a
>bad thing... like I said, I'm sure it's beneficial to some of the
>symptoms - just not the cause.
>
>At Thu, 17 May 2001, Koolaide wrote:
>>
>>Ohhh Becky.... I am going to look in my phone book right now and book
>>an appointment. What do we have to lose here? Maybe she can stick a
>>needle somewhere to make me quick smoking, or maybe even give up
>>chocolate ! Nahhh....I doubt there is a needle big enough for that one
>>!!! Thanks for the idea and if I go through with anything, I will
>>certainly be posting on here.
>>
>>At Thu, 17 May 2001, Becky wrote:
>>>
>>>Has anyone tried acupunture for PCOS? Any success?
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