If it's any consulation, I had a similar experience with my accupuncturist repeatedly telling me that the reason I'm not getting pregnant is because my body "isn't strong enough" and that I'm "not ready". It grated on my nerves, as I also thought it was a pretty negative thing to say. I eventually stopped going.
Hi Possums, glad you are feeling better about your Acupuncture, just wanted to say best of luck for your FS appointment today and I hope they have found something that is easily treatable. Big hugs
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its disturbing to hear all your not so great experiences with acupuncturists who dont have good "bedside' manner or even any empathy. I agree with you Buggirl, Sue and Mindhugs, I dont think you should put up with anyone, incl gynos or doctors, who dont have decent communication skills or a positive supportive manner. I guess its OK for some surgeons (who are just going to take out your tonsils for example) not to have a great bedside manner, but when you're dealing with infertility its another ball game. I dont mean to say we are fragile precious little flowers who cant take any rough treatment - its just that when I choose to consult someone who says they are able to help my condition I expect them to have a respectful relationship with me and communicate in a way I can understand. Well thats just me .......... I was lucky my FS was able to recommend an acupuncture clinic where the practitioners really know what they are talking about, and have a lot of experience with IVF patients and actually talk to the FS about what they are doing too ....... and can tell me what they are doing in language i understand - I like that they are following proven research protocols too. But then its not so easy when you are not living in the city - so i hope your experience improves Possums .......... love to hear how you are all going with it.
I am not sure what to do. I just got back from my Acupuncturist - first appointment since last week's m/c. And she made me feel like cr*p. She really made me feel like it was my fault for not being patient and waiting - LIKE SHE TOLD ME - for my body to be ready. This really is not what I needed. I'm really torn because I think she is good at AP but at this point, I don't think she's good for my head - I was wavering between crying, getting up and walking out and just grin & bear (or is it bare) it. But I also think that I've had decent implantation success because of her - and she is also down the street from my office - a major plus when fitting this in. If anyone knows of a good (experienced with IVF), kind hearted AP that is convenient to the CBD in Melb please PM. She's also been very flexible with the pre-embryo retrieval and transfer - coming in when she's not scheduled to be working etc. I don't know what to do.
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