Poked and Gagged

Yesterday was my 1st session with acupuncture. Before I went in, he went over what he is trying to accomplish based on his findings for me. I have three deficiencies. One is a Liver deficiency which I will list the symptoms for...most of them I have. 2nd is a Kidney Yang defiency...that one is interesting because it lists infertility as a symptom. Third is Spleen Defiency. All the symptoms in bold is what I have.

Liver Deficiency courtesy of Google

Palpitations Forgetfulness, poor memoryInsomniaShortness of breathDizzinessFatigueExcessive dreamingConstipationPale complexion Pale and dry, cracked lipsDry mouthHeadache with lightheadednessFloatersAnxietyNumbness or tingling in limbsDry skinDry, brittle hairLight menses TonguePale tongue

Kidney Yang Deficiency

Sore lower backCopious, pale urineCold limbsDislike coldWeak legsWater retention in the legs Poor appetiteLoose stoolsInfertilitySexual dysfunctionPremature ejaculationChronic vaginal dischargeLoose teethRelated ConditionsChronic nephritisLow back painSexual dysfunctionChronic urinary and prostate problemsChronic ear disordersAdrenal fatigueHypothyroidismDepressionErectile dysfunction

Symptoms of Spleen Qi Deficiency

Weakness, lethargyPale, bright faceShallow breathingLow, soft voiceLittle desire to speakpPoor appetiteProlonged headacheFatigueLoose stoolsLethargyDizzinessTired eyesDislike cold greasy foodsHeadache after exertionSymptoms are worse in the morningAbdominal discomfort which feels better when pressure is appliedIndigestionBloating and gasWeak limbsTonguePale or normal tongue. May have swollen sides PulseWeak pulse


Anyway, back to my appt. I am a little nervous but he assures me that I won't feel the needles. He placed them in my lower back and in my lower legs. It didn't hurt going in but when I moved my toes I could feel one which shot a jolt up my leg...and NO, it didn't feel good. So, I layed perfectly still on my belly for 20 minutes until the time was up. I didn't expect what would happen next. When I got up I couldn't see! I was so dizzy I needed to sit down. I felt like Pig Pen because I had a cloud on top of my head. He tried to get me to read this herb bottle and I couldn't see the letters. Very weird but he said it was completely normal. NOT TO ME! After about 5 minutes I was ok and left...but damn, that was wierd. All the blood felt like it left my head and it did. According to him, the blood was moving to the places he put the needles so it kind of put my system in a temporary shock. I don't have enough blood traveling in my system and he got it moving again...WOAH, this shit is powerful. He also gave me this herbal tincture which I have to take 3X a day...tastes like poison and makes me gag but it's supposed to help my liver as well.

So, that's it. I will be going to him 2X a week until my IVF. I hope it's a little better next time.