Acupuncture anyone??

I have been thinking of doing this. My RE offers it, but not paid for by insurance.
After seeing Deb. go through it and getting her BFP, makes me want to do it even more.
DH thinks Im crazy for this.
My place offers it and it is $125 for a consult fee and $85 persession. IVF patients get a 20% discount.
Have any of you girls thought of doing this??
DH thinks its a waste of $$. I may just tell him isurance covers it

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DEFINITELY do it!!!!

I started acupuncture after my second cycle (recommended by Dr Kreiner), and saw a definite improvement.

Who are they recommending?

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Not to steal your thread...but Lisa, your avatar is hilarious!!!!

I would try it, only if you have the $$$ though. I have heard a lot of good things about it. Just look at Deb!!!
We are not daring to spend the $$$ right now though, between the RE and a new house

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Lisa, I dont know her name. She is on Dr. Kreiner's website.
I want to do it right away. I read it is recommended before and after the tranfer.
It will probaby cost $65 a session with the discount. I think I will do it. I just wish I didnt have to pay the consult. fee

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I cant tell you how many articles I have read about the increase in success rates of IVF when using acupuncture...If I had the extra money I would do it in a heart beat.

I think you should look into it. Just remember its not a quick fix, it takes a few months they say.

GOOD LUCK

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I went for me first accupuncture visit last night, Actually, it was mostly a consultation and a diagnosis session. I'll be going once a week until the time of transfer, which should be the end of September. I left feeling very positive, something I haven't felt in a long time. I really feel this wil make a difference.

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Sharon you have FM

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My best friend was starting accupuncture just before her first IUI, thinking she would have to try many times - and she got pg on the first injection, and is now 7 months along.

I went ONCE in March -- and either I was pregnant already or got pg that same week.

Just think how much $$ you wil be spending on diapers and baby food per week and how much the sessions cost, and it should work out as a real deal!!

I think accupuncture, no matter what you believe, at the very least is proven to stimulate circulation which increases your overall health and therefore your reporoductive system. I think it goes much deeper than that, but this is what I tell non-believers.

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After Deb's BFP....I am considering this also. My insurance covers it....but DH thinks I'm nuts. At this point though...I'm willing to try anything. I am having a laparoscopy next week, so I think I will start after that's over.

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I think its definitely worth it..I did it throughout my IVF cycle, once a week and it made me very relaxed ..and I ended up with a POSITIVE at the end..not to say thats the reason why..however I do think it helped in its own way...your body is more relaxed to accept things and even your mind becomes more at ease..its a very soothing experience..

$65 I would say is a about right for a session..thats what I paid..let me know if you want info on the person I used in Port Jeff..

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Well, DH told me to go ahead and do it.
As soon as I get back from the Jersey Shore on Tuesday Im making an appointment.
My RE is about $65 with the IVF discount.
It goes up when they do a session before your retrievel and transfer. Not sure why. Im going to ask when I call for my consult.

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We talked about it as well this weekend. We've had 4 unsuccessful months and with school starting back up again my stress will increase and I'll be running around more. DH is all for it. Yes, the money is an issue as we are getting a new house but the way I see it we have no choice... we are 34 (35 Oct 1) and 37.

I haven't started seeing an RE yet.

Do any of you have the address and phone numbers of good accupuncturists on the island?

I'm in East Northport but will travel if I really have to.

Thanks.

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TahWeZahhhh....

Well the guy I am going to is in Oceanside -- I don't think you want to travel THAT far!! LOL...

But I will ask him if he know anyone in your neck-o'-the-woods.... OK?

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Kara thanks. I appreciate that.

Oh, and it's Tah-wee-ZAH, please... emphasis is on the last syllable I got that name when DH's 3.5 year old nephew couldn't pronounce Theresa. The entire family heard it and now everyone calls me it. When DH is acting like a baby he screams across the house... Tweeeeeeeeeeez! Great, my name is the same as the verb for hair removal

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Theresa, the one Im goig to is in Plainview.
Not sure if you are interested??

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I know this is an old post...but who do you use? and where are they located? thanks

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Dr. Yang
335 Key Place,
Jericho, NY 11753-1646
Tel: (516) 749-2065 or (212) 920-4528

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Dr. Li in Huntington (they also have offices in Smithtown and Flushing). He's a PhD in the US and an MD in China, so a lot of insurances cover it if you go there. His website is mdacupuncture.net.

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I know it's not related to the topic, but is anyone else comforted to see how these 2005 infertiles all went on to have

I'll latch on to anything that gives us hope

Oh, ETA: I see James Vitale in Huntington Station...I like him.

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thanks and CONGRATS!