Acupuncture- any good for insomnia?

[colette]

I am thinking of going to see an acupuncturist to help my insomnia, has anyone any experience of this? Did it work? Also how do I know who is any good is there a regulating body?
Thanks

[colette]

a sleepyhead's bump?

[colette]

bump?

[Xena]

I don't know about insomnia. But after a terrible 2nd pg I had acupunture throughout my 3rd and it was great. Especially for pubic pain when I was treated every other week I had no pain at all and with no2 I could hardly walk by the end, so IMO its worth ago. I wish I could afford to go now.

[colette]

Thanks for your reply Xena
How do you find a good acupuncturist? and how
expensive approximately.

[Xena]

I was treated by the hospitals midwife who was trained in acupuncture. I think that it costs about 30 per session normally. If I wanted a reccomendation I would prob ask G.P. or their receptionist.

[colette]

Thanks I will phone up tomorrow. That is really good that the midwife was trained in it. I don't think I can afford many sessions but if it is good it will be worth it. What would you like acupuncture for now?

[rosies]

ask your midwife about pregnancy trained reflexologists, some midwives do train in reflex and then do the extra training.

i doubt your doctor will recommend anyone, most GP's know little about therapies and dont want to, imo.

there is this directory with many therapies and therapists.

or acupuncture council

[Xena]

My G.P. Recommend me to this midwife. Because I was p.g. you didn't have to pay under the NHS it depends if they have one in the hospital its worth trying that first as it would save money

[colette]

Thanks for the links Rosies. As I am not pregnant I will be paying. Wish I has asked to use it for pain relief when in labour though .

[rosies]

lol collette, sorry i just was continuing from xena who mentioned pregnancy!!

well, try reflexology anyway... its excellent for stress related conditions and can certainly aid sleeping problems.