The sticks can be found in some health food and oriental stores. An acupuncturist can give you information on getting proper instruction. Call for help. For self-help information, or help in finding a knowledgeable doctor or a support group, call the Endometriosis Association. Press when it hurts.
Acupressure relieves pain without drugs.
That's important to Susan Anderson, president of the Los Angeles, California, chapter of the Endometriosis Association. When pain begins, there are two spots she presses for relief. One spot is located on the inside of your leg, about 2 inches above your ankle bone. You'll have found the right spot if it feels a little tender, Anderson says. The other pressure point is at the base where the bones of your thumb and your index finger meet.