accupuncture

I am considering doing this and I know I need to get my butt in gear. I have ER on Friday and ET on Monday. When should I have treatments? Is it too late?

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Not too late!! Definitely go before and after tx...there are studies showing increased pg rates by doing that...its called the German protocol..

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My accupuncturist comes to my RE's office and does treatments right before and after the transfer

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Shoot I forgot to send you the information --- you are about to get FM Pauline!!

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I agree - see if you can schedule it - good luck

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so before and after ET, not ER

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I would do both -- but ask the acupuncturist what s/he recommends...

Even if you don't use her, I would call Antoinette and she can give you some guidance...

Message edited 2/22/2006 3:27:00 PM.

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Ok so I made an appointment with my friend who does this. I actually first asked him what he knew about it and he actually works in a clinic in Rockland County where they do it. He seems to know what he is talking about and has helped my family out with a lot of other ailments. I am having ER on Friday at 11 and will see him afterwards since he recommends a few treatment before the ET as well as afterwards.

Kara- thanks for Anotinettes number. I will probably call her also to find out what she recommends but she is kind of far from me.

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If your acupuncturist is anything like mine, ...make sure you are ready to reveal a lot of your body !!!

All shame goes out the window lol

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uh oh! I thought of this before since he is a good friend of ours it might be weird. He is so professional when he works but... . I better call and ask him more details.

I am gonna stockpile my questions, so any other suggestions for questions I should ask?

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I take off everything but my panties, and put on a robe, and lie face up on the table with a blanket covering me until the needles go it. I get needles in the abdomen, feet, calves, hands, head and ear.

She puts a heat lamp on my belly, with a mineral plate on it. Soft, soothing music, pillow under my head and knees, and I usually fall asleep.

When I went the other day I started to strip from waist down -- lol...I am getting my stripping routines all confused!!

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My acupuncturist Dr. Wu, will peel those panties I am wearing wayyyyy down lol The needles go way beyond my abdomen. However, this is usually before O and right before implantation.

Afterwards, it's all about the ears lol

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eh I pull them down myself and don't look to see where they are going - but yeah more like the bikini line i guess...not that I;ve ever worn a bikini, lol!

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Posted by LisaW

Posted by redstar


Afterwards, it's all about the ears lol

Dr Wu made fun of my ears He said I have the smallest ridge he has ever seen!

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oh shhit! I dont think I can do this. I have to ask him if I have to get naked, because if so I think I might cancel. I have to see him often and believe me this is not a pretty sight.

If I do proceed, i have another question for you all. He never takes money from me and I want to pay him, what do you all pay per session.

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I've paid anywhere from $50 to $90...

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I pay $75 a session...but she takes my insurance so that will be reimbursed to me.

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I pay $75 a session, but my insurance does not cover it. I think the first visit was $100.

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First visit was $150 and 90 thereafter.

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I HATE the ears....I pay $64. She gives a 20% discount because Im an IVF patient with Dr. Kreiner.

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bump for Donna

BUt also,

AS you know a friend of ours is doing the accupuncture for me. He wont take any money from me so far. I insist on giving him something so I may just have to leave it behind. How much should I give him per treatment?