Infertility

Is anyone else an Acupuncture Quitter?

I just want to know that I am not the only one!

I went basically once a week from Feb.-October. So that was through my IVF, lap, and FET. I liked it, but I did not enjoy the $70 a pop price tag. And to top it off I always ended up spending extra on "special" vitamins and oils, etc. I alwyas felt like a failure too because something was always off and my pulses were never "right," and what have you.

So I have not been back since October. I figured I pent so much money and had nothing to show for it. But now of course the crazy infertile in me is coming out and I feel like I should go again for my DE cycle. But I don't want to!

Make me feel better about being a quitter-anyone else stop acupuncture too?

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  • I'm going to be soon! And just like you, I've been going for a year (started Jan of last year) and it is $70 OOP. I also haven't seen a *ton* of changes (except for clear skin), but I also?attribute?that to eating well and cutting out alcohol and caffeine. Personally...I am just going to keep working out (for blood flow) and eating lots of greens and staying away from sugar (except for my eclair last night!).

    TTC since 8/09
    DX: PCO, ENDO, High NK, MTHFR
    8/10 = Lap to remove Endo

    2 Femara TI, 3 Follistim IUI = BFN & 1 c/p
    IVF #1 - BFP - boy/girl Twins!

    Ben and Reese born at 34w2d!
  • I am! I went after 6 months of TTC and through all of my IUIs, so for well over a year. Maybe I just didn't ultimately gel with my treatment person, but I didn't really notice any changes or enhanced relaxation or sense of well-being.
    Married 08.06
    Started TTC 05.08
    Me: Stage II endo, borderline high FSH
    DH: perfect
    1 lap, 5 IUIs = 4 BFNs and 1 c/p
    2 IVFs, 2 FETs = 1 BFN, 1 c/p, 1 ectopic and finally a sticky BFP in May 2011!

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  • Me!!! I went a TON in 2009 and then stopped going last year becasue it just got too expensive and I started makign a lot less money.  I wish I could go because I really enjoyed it and it did help a lot with my painful periods.  But, I just can't afford it anymore.  I do love accupuncture and hope to one day be able to go again!
  • I've been thinking about stopping. I think it depends on what the RE tells us. I'm out of pocket for all treatments so depending on how much an IUI (or whatever he recommends ) is, we may have to cut out acupuncture. I love going to acupuncture, but I might need that money for something else.
    After 2 years of TTC, our daughter was born on Oct 31, 2011!
    7lbs 13oz  20 inches long
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  • So glad there are others:)

    And we are OOP for everything IF as well besides testing. So, when I added up how much I had also spent at Acupuncture too it made me sick!

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  • I was never an Acupuncture Starter :) I know some RE's recommend it, but I don't really understand why.  If it's for relaxation, personally, I'd rather blow the money on a swedish massage! 
  • Hope u dont mind me responding...I was a big believer in and still am in acu but I was at the end of my rope after my sad history and quit-on my successful cycle. so it did not mean the diff between bfp and bfn for me. I got a bfp with acu before but it was chemical.
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    Hope u dont mind me responding...I was a big believer in and still am in acu but I was at the end of my rope after my sad history and quit-on my successful cycle. so it did not mean the diff between bfp and bfn for me. I got a bfp with acu before but it was chemical.

    Your responses are always welcome! Thank You, and congrats on your little girl!

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  • i was, but started going back after a year off! it feels so great after such a long time without it. 
    ::PAIF/SAIF Welcome::

    TTC since July 2008
    IUI 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF #1 C/P, FET 1,2,3 BFN
    IVF#2 BFP

    it's a girl!!

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  • I am, I am! Although I wasnt much of a starter to begin with (only went 3 times). I felt more stressed than I should have... worried about the money, bored laying still for 30 minutes, etc. and my acu made me feel kinda bad about myself for doing things like using non-stick pans, and painting my nails.... it just wasn't for me.

    My RE said I could go as long as it didnt stress me out. I think if the financial part is going to stress you, it's not worth it!

    Thinking of you, girly!!

    Crohn's resulting in colectomy with J-Pouch surgery in 2000/2001.
    TTC since August 2008
    IVF#1: BFFN; IVF#2: BFN; FET with new RE: BFN
    IVF#3: ER 1/15; ET 1/20; Beta#1 1/29: 339!
    Twins girls born via c/s at 37w/3d!!
    "Let it go, this too shall pass."
  • ME!!! I went to two different ones for about 5-6 months. I left the first one because she kept sticking me in the same places each time. Just didn't se'em like that is how it's supposed to go.

    I switched back to my old one and I really love him. I feel like he helped with a lot of non-fertile issues but the price tag at $70 a pop $240 a month was just too much. If I were seeing LOTS of changes in that time I could justifiy the expense. Of course the accu guy wants me to come back but he doesn't work on pricing with me so it comes down to the fact that although he acts caring while I'm there....he only cares about getting paid. Oh well.

    Took 2 years & 8 months to make our baby! Lilypie First Birthday tickers
  • I only went once... so yes I was a big acu quitter.
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  • I always think I want to do it, but never did. I don't think I will. My insurance pays for 3, then just my copay, but the place next to my RE's office makes you submit the claims and thay would just stress me out, it's super expensive otherwise, like over $100 an appt. And you know my RE never even mentioned it. They just have the flyers. My nurse just shrugged her shoulders when I asked if I should do it.

    So not going to bother.

    PAIF and SAIF Always Welcome!
    TTC since 2007
    6 IUIs, 3 IVFs, and 2 m/c :< PCOS, Blood Clotting Disorder & MFI
    IVF #2 Aug 2011 is a BFN:<
    IVF #3 March 2012 is a BFN
    Not sure what to do now. Sad and lost.
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  • I am with you.. I tried it for IVF #3 and haven't been back since October and not planning to go back. I feel pretty much the same as you..
    Michelle
    Blythe Elizabeth is here March 27,2012
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