Acupuncturist

I had an appointment with an acupuncturist. She was recommended by a friend who has been satisfied with her treatment. She's also a MD and practices integrative medicine. What's good about the meeting was she was able to explain the chinese medicine ways in terms I could follow. The first acupuncturist could only say i was sick, very sick...which is not comforting to hear at all. This time, Dr. Li, was able to relate the autoimmune condition in terms of chinese medicine. She looked at my lab work and concluded I have an autoimmune condition. She didn't have an explanation or cause, and said it can be multiple triggers. The goal is to keep it at bay, in check, not let it out of control. She wanted me to have some xrays taken of my neck and back to check the alignment. Its not essential, and is more of an illustrative tool. Problem is my insurance isn't covering this so it would have to be out of pocket. There is also a urinary follow up she wants done. I don't sense any urinary tract problems so I'm not as concerned. I made my first acupuncture appointment. Scheduled it right after the Rhuematologist appointment.

Meanwhile, my neck rash continues to get better. Everyone tells me it looks normal.Just these past few days, it's gotten much better. My eyes were itchy and flaky and red last week. Since this week, it's been good, almost smooth. There is some roughness. The neck is soft and supple, with just a bit of texture. No heat emanating so that encourages me.

I'm even debating whether I need the acupuncture. She wants to start me with one course, which is 10 sessions, 2 times a week to start. When she saw the ANA number she gasped and said it was high. She told me not to be in the sun long and to get a wide hat covering my shoulders. I mean, really? I've been in the sun a lot, all day and I don't think it's made the condition worse. Who knows though about a delayed reaction.

Since this has been going on for 8 or more months now, I feel like I do need to go through with it, to do whatever I can to keep the condition at bay and be normal.