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Acupuncture during pregnancy?

lynnyrd80lynnyrd80 member
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Hi Ladies.  I've been having issues with headaches, and they have become pretty frequent and last for 2-4 days at a time.  My OB gave me a prescription ( fioricet ) that helps more than Tylenol, but doesn't knock my headaches out.  I've always gotten migraines so my headaches are pretty severe/ debilitating.  I know from all the headache posts on here that a lot of you are having similar issues.

Anyway,  I wanted to see if anyone has done acupuncture or is doing it now for any issue and if you have seen improvements.  I had thought about trying it before I was pregnant, but never got around to it.  Anyone have any insight?  TIA! 

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Re: Acupuncture during pregnancy?

  • TheShrubberTheShrubber member

    I used acupuncture during my 1st pregnancy for back issues and it worked amazingly!

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  • RedDDDRedDDD member
    I was seeing an acupuncturist for my first trimester....never was sick and it really helped releave the headaches and stress.  I have stopped now but will likely pick it up again in my third trimester. 
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  • ginger0825ginger0825
    I also suffer from frequent migraines and headaches. I tried acupuncture for the first time last week and am going back again this week. Can't say that I felt a difference but I can say I haven't had to take a fioricet since then and haven't had a migraine. It never hurts to try something new.
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  • PrincessMenacePrincessMenace

    ah! i had the exact same thought. i was going to ask my doc about it when i go back next week!

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  • lynnyrd80lynnyrd80 member
    Thanks for the info ladies!
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  • trish051003trish051003
    I did it for hip pain and swelling and acid reflux w/ my 2nd pregnancy and I know you are supposed to keep up treatments - well after 1 I was cured!  I plan to do it in my 3rd tri for this one to keep my swelling down. 
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  • rparks8467rparks8467
    Have you tried a chiropractor? I have gone from severe migranes to nothing by getting chiropractic work done. One little vertabrae out in your neck and you have constant headaches. I even see you chiropractor during pregnancy! you would be suprised how quickly you body gets out of wack from re positioning your body with your bump. Immidiate relief!!
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