far out, that is a lot of money! As I said, I've never consulted with her, nor do I know her or her work well enough to recommend - she's just one of the very few practitioners who specialise in PCOS. I really hope you can find someone who charges more reasonable rates and knows the subject. I believe the problem with Dong Quai and betablockers in general is that they can increase photosensitivity - your skin's sensitivity to the sun. I hope you go well with the CO Packs. Can't wait to hear your next update.
My acupuncturist recommended castor oil packs to help combat blood stasis. I used a pack last night, and a pack this afternoon, and... aside from the heating pad, I didn't really feel much. Should I? Is there something else I should do?
hey ladies.. just had a few questions for u all..
a)how helpful have the CO packs been?? i mean how many have ACTUALLY seen reduction in cysts
b)how long does it take to see results
c)once the cysts r gone have u noticed reduction in other PCOS symtoms.. did u manage to get reguler periods.. or see less hair fall or less hair growth??
So long as you are putting a reasonable quantity of castor oil on (either directly onto the skin or better if you can tolerate the mess, via a compress) and a hot enough pack (as warm as you can stand without it being too uncomfortable) then it should be fine. Are you doing your whole lower abdomen or just one ovary, or ... ?
I'm doing my whole abdomen. I think I have enough castor oil (my acupuncturist recommended drizzling it onto a rag, not soaking the rag), but I might need more heat. Yesterday, I used my laptop as my heat source, which does get pretty hot after a while. But I could stand it warmer, so I may have to try something else.
Just a quick question ladies... I'm due to start stims for my IVF on Saturday (16th). I'm just finishing up af and was wondering if I could go ahead and use the c/o for the next few days? Will it help in the supression stage of my cycle, I'm still taking Synarel? TIA.
mizzstee, I'm so sorry to hear your cycle got cancelled. *Hugs* When did your dr say you could try again? Good luck with the c/o!
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Hi ladies. Well, I started the castor oil packs on the 1st. I do them 4 on and 3 off. I havent really noticed anything, although the heat from the heating pad is nice. I guess we'll see if it's helping when af is due. I'm hoping the packs will absorb the cysts on my ovaries and regulate my af. So we'll see.....
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Can I use castor oil packs during my menstrual period?
I've read you shouldn't use them during af. However, I've also heard that if it's light it shouldn't be a problem, only avoid if it's a heavy af.
Would the c/o be just as effective if I just rub it on my skin and not use the heating pad?? I only ask because every night is so busy with activities with dd that by the time I'm ready for bed I just want to crash and don't feel comfortable leaving a heating pad on me while I fall asleep. If it's better with the heating pad I'll just try and stay awake a little longer, not a huge deal.
Also, would it be best for me to stop c/o when I start stims?
TIA ladies!
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As far as heating pads go, I went to WalMart and got the re-usable kind for $2. You can heat it in the microwave or freeze it depending on what you need. I wasnt sure if it would work well so I only got one. But if you put a cloth or towel over it then it actually stays really warm for about 30 minutes. So i say just go to WalMart and look in the pharmacy section and get the smaller $2 re-usable one. You can leave it on however long you want with no worries. I heat it in the micro for 3 minutes and get a GOOD 30-35 minutes of solid heat out of it.
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That also sounds like a great idea ... I haven't got a microwave myself, so that option slipped my mind. Wheat heats (a bout 2-3 cups of whole wheat grains sewn into a cotton pouch) might also be a good idea if you have a microwave.
For those of you castor oil HAS worked for dissolving cysts...where there ANY signs you could actually see that it was working. I've had mild cramp feelings while using it and also after I stop the next day but no signs I could see that the cysts are going away....just wonder what people have seen! :0)
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Hey all..I am new here....well I have not been diagnosed but after coming off BCP my since august 08 I have ad only 3 periods(and last one was induced with pres. as it was more than 4 months..) I am taking False unicorn root tincture from last 2 months...as well....unfortunately my insurance does no cover infertility so I am trying the laternative mediceine for a while now...Do you think CO packs will work for me??
or it only works if you have cysts? does it stimulate Ovulation?? Any suggestion is appreciated....TIA..
Hey ladies. =0) I was diagnosed with PCOS a little over a week ago. I am really into alternative therapies and would prefer to try these. I read a little about castor oil. What is the best way to get started? Any other therapies that y'all know of that are effective?
But I could stand it warmer, so I may have to try something else.
