“Is acupuncture good for IBS?”
I am a 35 year old female. I want to know if acupuncture is good for IBS?
21 Answers
Yes. Acupuncture with herbs, and sometimes massage, can be very helpful with IBS and other GI problems gradually. I suggest you try it.
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Yes.
Yes. I encourage you to book a session with your practitioner of choice to get help with relief.
Acupuncture can help regulate the digestive system, yes, but it depends upon what is causing the problem. If there is a dietary issue, such as gluten intolerance, you need to remove the offending food before acupuncture can do anything. It will not cure gluten intolerance. You should talk to your doctor about what may be causing the issue. You may need to see a gastroenterologist. My suggestion would be to start removing different types of food, one by one, to help you isolate what category of food may be the problem. Start by giving up all types of dairy for a few weeks at least. Dairy has been known to be upsetting to some people who cannot process lactose. Another potential culprit can be acidic foods, such as chocolate, coffee, etc. Acupuncture can help with stomach upset, but it won't substitute for abstinence if it is warranted. Stress could also be an issue. But first, talk to your doctor to make sure something more serious isn't going on.
Good luck.
Good luck.
I do find it beneficial for IBS. It helps decrease stress and discomfort.
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IBS is definitely one of the conditions acupuncture can help improve the quality of life for. Some theories are dedicated to the gut system entirely and have even helped for chronic conditions. Check with your primary to see if alternative medicine would be a good option for you.
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Michael
Live Happy,
Michael
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Yes, very good results with every digestive disorder encountered in clinic and via research.
Acupuncture has been proven to help with Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms, reduce inflammation of the large intestine and improve absorption of nutrients. Of course, first we have to evaluate and diagnose you from the TCM perspective. Acupuncture, diet modifications and psycho-emotional support in conjunction with the treatment of your PCP will help you. If you want to learn more on what diet modifications you can implement right away, you can visit: www.mountainandlake.org/blog/anti-inflammatory-diet-tcm-diet
Acupuncture is great for managing symptoms related to IBS. It may take a handful treatments and staying consistent with treatment for a length of time, but we have been successful in helping many patients with their IBS and digestive issues.
Check out some of our blog posts about acupuncture and IBS:
https://healingwithzen.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diarrhea-shoulder-pain-right-knee-weakness-fatigue-eczema/
https://healingwithzen.com/ibs-digestive-issues/
https://healingwithzen.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diarrhea-shoulder-pain-right-knee-weakness-fatigue-eczema/
https://healingwithzen.com/natural-ibs-treatment/
Check out some of our blog posts about acupuncture and IBS:
https://healingwithzen.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diarrhea-shoulder-pain-right-knee-weakness-fatigue-eczema/
https://healingwithzen.com/ibs-digestive-issues/
https://healingwithzen.com/irritable-bowel-syndrome-diarrhea-shoulder-pain-right-knee-weakness-fatigue-eczema/
https://healingwithzen.com/natural-ibs-treatment/
Acupuncture has a very good track record for issues with digestion! It should also help with the stress that can trigger IBS symptoms.
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Yes absolutely.
Mr. Anthony James Lorenzo
Acupuncturist
Yes, very much so in my experience.
Yes! I had terrible IBS - as in daily pain for 5 years - when I went for Acupuncture the first time. 3 months of regular acupuncture and daily herbs later and I had NO ISSUES whatsoever.
Yes, acupuncture is good for IBS.
Yes. Acupuncture can be very effective in treating and preventing flare ups of IBS.
Many studies have indicated that Chinses herbal medicine and acupuncture work well for IBS: constipation, diarrhea, or alternating constipation and diarrhea.
Absolutely. I also make dietary suggestions to my patients with IBS, eliminating gluten being the first thing I suggest.
Yes, acupuncture can be a good treatment choice for IBS. I've seen studies showing acupuncture outperforming prescription medication for both IBS-C and IBS-D.
This is one of those cases where you need to make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from an accredited school of Chinese medicine rather than someone who attended a weekend seminar and is offering 'acupuncture-like' services under the scope of some other licensure. Your provider should have an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential from the state and a Dipl Ac or Dipl OM national board certification. To find someone like this in your area you can use the 'Find a Practitioner' lookup at NCCAOM.org.
This is one of those cases where you need to make sure you're seeing a provider who attended and graduated from an accredited school of Chinese medicine rather than someone who attended a weekend seminar and is offering 'acupuncture-like' services under the scope of some other licensure. Your provider should have an L.Ac. or R.Ac. credential from the state and a Dipl Ac or Dipl OM national board certification. To find someone like this in your area you can use the 'Find a Practitioner' lookup at NCCAOM.org.
