Optimistic report on my Acupuncture for Migraines

I wrote about a month or so ago about starting acupuncture treatments.  I can happily report that I am VERY optimistic about the treatment.  In the time since I started treatment, I have noticed a drastic decrease in the amount of migraines I'd been having, and when I do have them, in the severity of the pain and resistance to medication. 

I've been able to be outside in the heat and not have it be an almost immediate trigger for a bad migraine.  I've been able to plan things and not have to cancel at the last minute from a migraine.  I've been just feeling so good.  I've been going for about 5-6 weekly sessions now, and that's not nearly enough to assume it's not a coincidence... but based upon how horrible my headaches were before I started (almost daily, not responding to my meds like they should), and how I am feeling now, I'm feeling really positive about it.

The acupuncturist I've been seeing is trained in all manner of Chinese Medicine.  If I happen to have a migraine during any of my future appointments, we will try "cupping" which she said can help a current headache.  I have heard a lot about it, but never tried it. 

She also just put together an herbal treatment that is 1/2 Migratol and 1/2 Corydalin. It's the type where it's best to dissolve it in water and drink it like a tea... but you can also mix it with other stuff if you really don't like it that way.  So far, for me... the tea is fine and I just chase it with some juice and I'm good.  We'll see if I can keep going.

So, all is good in my quest to find treatment for my migraines.  I'm feeling more positive than I have in a LONG time.  Very grateful for this!

Kelli  :)

Comments

[rsNvt]

Kelli, Long time no write. I see accupuncture has worked for you, and I'm glad to hear it. I had no success with it for migraines, but it did stop me from getting joint pain in an ankle I broke back in '89.

At some point I'll send you a note about my neural stimulator implant, and how that has helped with my headaches.

[Garden Angel]

I have had classic migraine since I was 19. My father was terminal at the time and I feel the stress of his inpending death brought them on. I am interested in knowing if others had notice the onset during an emotional or traumatic life event. My triggers have changed through the years. Now I cannot drink more than 1 glass of alchol now that I am menopausal. I could never go near MSG, or redwine. That was just the kiss of death. I try to get excerise, sleep and eating is more or less regulated. I have tried various drugs, bio-feedback and Ah Shi acupunture with varying degrees of success. The acupunture was quite expensive and time consumming. I was asked not to take aspirin, Tylenol or any migraine drug during the process. The first session caused a very miserable headache after a few hours. I was sick for 3 days without any meds. I found my migraines did lessen in depth, frequency and severity. Others in the program had 100% relief and were placed on a maintenance program. After 14 months I stayed at the same level was not completely migraine free. The bonus was,,,,no hot flashes. I would be interested in interfacing with people who have had migraine and other health concerns such as stroke or memory issues. Has anyone been successful with the heart surgery mode?