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Back pain - just a suggestion

JFH2010JFH2010 member
in April 2012 Moms
Starting around 30 weeks I had terrible back pain, especially while sitting upright and during the night. I know it's a common symptom so I just wanted to mention that acupuncture has been INCREDIBLY helpful for me. Today I've been sitting at my desk all morning with no need for a heating pad or tylenol, which is amazing (especially since I've only gotten bigger since 30 weeks!). I've done a bunch of other things to help too, so I can't credit it entirely to acupuncture. But if you're struggling it's worth giving it a try. I've had 3 sessions now and it's gotten progressively better each time. 
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  • erniebuffloerniebufflo member
    Glad you found something that helps! I was to the point where I couldn't walk well enough to leave my house, my back was hurting so bad, but a week of 5mg of the muscle relaxer Flexaril per night, and I'm a NEW WOMAN. That and getting a Blanqui belly support tank thing to take some of the weight off. Now I'm just getting griped at by my hubby and mom to continue taking it easy so I don't hurt my back all over again.

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    What is the experience like? I am so afraid to go and voluntarily have needles put in me.

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    imageBonidiebabe:

    What is the experience like? I am so afraid to go and voluntarily have needles put in me.

    For me, I barely feel the needles going in, and I don't feel them at all once they're in. It might help that they're all in my back, so I can't see them (which might freak me out). I lay on my side, she puts them in, then she aims a heating lamp at me for an hour or so. I've fallen asleep every time. 

    But my friend who recommended her used her for fertility treatments, and she found the needles irritating. She's also really allergic to certain metals (like in earrings), so it may have been a skin irritation. So it's different for everyone. But the needles are really tiny. 

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