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Re: acupunture
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 18 May 2001 09:48:49 -0400
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Nothing will CURE the disorder we are looking for control, right, ladies?
Becky wrote:
> 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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