PMS

Today is day 32 of cycle.. Started feeling cramps on day 30, which is normal for me. I usually start cramping a few days before the start of the period. Only this time, my period isn't going to come for at least another week.

So just got to bear with it.

Yesterday went to visit Phy Kuai, she remembers my hand haha.. And commented it probably pricked a vessel under the skin and a little internal bleeding took place. 

She said I should stop the chinese medicine already. Reason being the medicine she's been prescribing has been to 活血, plus acupuncture these few weeks to improve circulation.. And since my period is delayed, it will be a super heavy period, so it'll only get worse if I continue chinese med. 

Didn't display it, but was doing a happy dance because I can finally take a break from mixing bitter powder twice a day! 

And she also suggested that I cut down on vigorous exercise, because that causes 子宫 to 收缩 (uterus to contract) and might induce the period to start, or have more severe cramps. :(

Little mishap at acupuncture

Was at Tcm for my acupuncture session.. There was a needle planted between thumb and index finger.. The sensitive spot that we're supposed to massage if we have a headache.

So I was reaching out for my phone as usual, but this time round the acute "suan" sensation lasted longer than normal, so I decided to put the phone away and sleep.

After the needles were removed, I noticed that the sensation still persisted and I couldn't move my thumb without feeling it. Went back to the physician, she told me to apply pressure and iced the area. Then apply heat the day after. 

And this was the state of my hand few hours later.

Update:

Two days later.. A bruise is blossoming, but I do not wish to rub or engage that area as much as I can.

But at least the pain is not present anymore. 

Traditional chinese medicine

Back in 2006, I went to see a TCM and she helped with my condition then.

But I think it's simply asking too much of me to visit her twice a week, and for me to travel at least an hour each time, and goodness knows how long the waiting time is going to be every visit.

Stumbled upon the information that TMC opened a clinic at NUH. Decided I should give TCM a try in preparation for the IVF treatment.

As expected, she gave me medicine which was 燥热. As a result I was slightly constipated and some pimples popped. Increased my water intake to more than 2 litre per day to counter.

I was surprised at the number of needles used during acupuncture. She used 11 needles on the tummy, 2 needles on each arm, 2 on each leg and 3 on the head. As compared to my previous experience which was in total 3 needles (1 on each leg and 1 on the tummy). And for one hour, compared to half hour.



Update: I've the habit of taking warm honey water every morning, so the little issue of "fake constipation" (as I like to call it) is solved by adding one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar to the honey water. Probably it's the acid that's working. I remember when I added lemon in the past, I had very active bowels.