Electro Shock Therapy

It didn't take long for me to become an acupuncture believer! I've been an acupuncture patient for over six months, but it only took a few small treatments for me to become addicted. I would highly recommend the practice, even if you are not trying to conceive. Acupuncture can be used as a way to relieve pain and relieve stress. You might also be surprised to know that acupuncture is very relaxing. It isn't usual for me to leave the office in what can only be described as an acupuncture coma. So much so that I often wonder if it's safe for me to drive. I've seriously gotten into my car and said to myself, "should I be driving?" Luckily, I've always made it home safely.

If you have any fear of needles, it's time to put those fears behind you! The first few times, it's a little disturbing to look down on your stomach and see a handful of needles sticking out of you like a science experiment. I recently had a new spin placed upon me during my last acupuncture appointment. I actually had electro shock therapy on my back. I'm still a little undecided if I liked it or not, but it is necessary at this point. Unfortunately while we were in Denver we learned that the blood flow to my uterus is incorrect. Very incorrect. Apparently the blood is flowing in reverse. Imagine my surprise when our nurse announced that information to me! Seriously, how does that happen? Is there some internal switch that tells your body, "no, I think it's time to flow in the other direction." And on the same token, how do you get it to flow in the proper direction? In case you haven't figured out the answered to that question is...electrco shock therapy. Now imagine my horror as my acupuncturist announced my therapy. I honestly don't know the science behind it, but supposedly the electricity corrects everything in 8 simple treatments.

Here's how the protocol works. Needles are inserted up and down my spine on each side, and also on my upper butt. Finally, needles are inserted in the back of my calves. Then (here's the kicker) they attach jumper cables to some of the needles and turn on the electricity. Okay, so not actual jumper cables...but you get the point. Finally I get to lie there for 1/2 an hour with the electricity turned on. It's not exactly comfortable, but it doesn't really hurt either. Somehow this is all suppose to correct my blood flow issue. I need to have 7 more treatments of this prior to our scheduled transfer. Due to my hectic work schedule, I can only see my acupuncturist once a week (for those of you that don't know, my acupuncturist is in Albuquerque..which is a 2 hour drive each way). If I ever have extra time, I can go twice a week for those treatments and if it was up to me, I would opt for twice a week...but work has me downing at the moment.