First acupuncture

Well I have a lot of trigger points and tension through out my body , after y first trip there has the needles put in at various points on my right leg and left arm but no relief from the v lol ! How many appointments before noticing a difference xox

Hi.. I tried acupuncture once a week for about 2 months. I honestly don't think it did anything except make me feel realized for about an hour.

I think it may also depend on your pain as well. For me, I have more external/nerve pain so the acupuncture can't really help with that. However, if your pain is more internal/muscle related, I think it could be beneficial. My acupuncurist said that it usually takes 8-12 weeks to see a difference though.

But everyone is different so it may work for you! Good luck!

Mine seems to be generalized external but idk about internal a bit bit definitely external , what kind do you have ?? I haven tried any medication like antidepressants ect yet so far just avoid some things eg tight clothes sex ect they want me to try acupuncture first before any medication they said because I'm only 22 :/ but idk do medications ever be a cure or just cover symptoms up so new to all this ! They haven't even diagnosed me with vulvodynia like they never said the word but all the treatments they have talked about eg acupuncture, Pilates, antidepressants ect sounds like a by of a give away ??? :/ xox

I stopped going to it I would bleed and have horrendous cramps every time. And I'm pretty sure it was in my head when I did "feel better" after acupuncture. I wanted to believe it worked so it did, but not really. Medications can actually help it, but keep in mind there is not a cure for vulvodynia. There are things that can be done- I had surgery and even tho I'm 100% better I am not considered cured.

Yeah I jw when people said thy where cured was confused ? I honestly can't remember what it feels like I be normal and it's only been five months lol ! They said if acupunture didn't work but gapenitn or something sorry for bad spelling ?? Mine seems to be more generalized inner thighs ect too but I do feel as I my pelvic floor muscles are contributing with the pain. Is there any surgery for generalized I guess not ? Xox

More for local, but who knows. Try the gaba!

Yeah well I'm back for acupuncture this Monday and then the following week after but I may schedule another apointment with the doctor see if there's anything I could do in conjunction get more relief , it's all very draining lol thanks Alana !!! Xo

Trust me.I know and I wish I could help you but your problem was different than mine so I dont want to tell you wrong

I have more external pain but I also had some muscle related pain. Acupuncture didn't help with either. I would ask your doctor about physical therapy. I think it kind of has the same goal outcome as acupuncture for the muscle related pain but you're doing more hands on work that works for more than just a little bit after a session.

I am only 21 and have had this for almost 3 years so I know how you feel, zbrown . Ask your doctor to prescribe you so lidocain for temporary relief here and there... at least that would help sometimes.

Oh really are you only 21 too ?? It is frustrating like I had a normal life 5 months ago it's over welming sometimes . Where do you live yourself bridget234 xo

Yeah I'm 21, almost 22. I am right outside of Philadelphia.. what about you?? I know its soooo frustrating! I get so upset about it all the time because I'm so young and feel like I should just have a normal life.
Feel free to private message me so we can talk!

I'm in Ireland , how donee personal message sounds crazy idk ??? Yeah no up until 5 months ago I was perfectly fine :/ xox

Personal massages? My physical therapist does this and it seems to help..

Ohh I
Meant private message i don't
Know how to personal message on this forumn x

I'll message you...next to your username at the top there should be something that says 'you have __ new messages' !