Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture is a 5000 year old Chinese practice that involves the insertion of
very fine needles into the skin for therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture may actually
help fibromyalgia tender point pain or myofascial trigger point pain because this
practice is used for pain relief and to promote one's well-being. However, acupuncture
is also used for headaches, constipation, sinuses, colds, asthma, ulcers, and much more
so it may help other fibromyalgia symptoms.
Tell us your experience with acupuncture for fibromyalgia symptoms. Rate this treatment
below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6.89
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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7.50
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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7.33
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Better Sleep
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6.44
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No Side Effects
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8.89
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Convenience
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7.22
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Cost/Benefit
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7.44
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Depression Relief
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7.57
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7.57
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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6.80
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Skin Problem Relief
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6.67
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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8.25
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Based on 9 rating(s) & review(s).
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Acupunture: Helps Body Mind & Spirit 03/03/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Best treatment for me - I can't afford it but every 3 months or so - but my pain is easier to deal with (lessor) during the time in between then w/o the treatment.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Year
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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9
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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5
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Acupuncture for last 5 years 02/22/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I've been going for acupuncture for my fibromyalgia for the past 5 years. Between this and changes in my diet and lifestyle (no gluten and minimizing stress through life choices), I can almost say I don't have fibromyalgia. Of course, it's there if I don't follow my regimen of acupuncture and stress control, but when I follow them, I almost never get pain. I still have stiffness of my connective tissue, but I am now working on eliminating that through acupuncture and herbs as well. They have treatments for adhesions!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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4 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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6
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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9
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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8
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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Acupuncture did nothing for fibromyalgia 02/21/10
Reviewed by:
Massachusetts, USA
Nothing for pain. good for stress. That's about it
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Treatment Time Frame:
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1 Year
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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1
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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1
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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1
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Better Sleep
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1
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No Side Effects
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1
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Convenience
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3
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Cost/Benefit
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1
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Depression Relief
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1
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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1
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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1
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Skin Problem Relief
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1
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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best I've tried 01/25/10
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
overall this is one of only two treatments that has actaully helped me, well worth the money and it can be self taught!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Weeks
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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8
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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9
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Convenience
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5
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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6
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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9
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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This is my fibro DRUG OF CHOICE 12/13/09
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
Right now, I'm going three times per month, but time between visits is increasing. Eventually, I will only need 'tune ups' because things will be flowing more as they should. Acupuncture is not cheap - my insurance won't pay for it. BUT -- the cost of the acupuncture is mostly offset by NOT buying Cymbalta at about 50 bucks a month, after insurance pays their part.
I am energized.. I move freely...This is helping my fibro AND my cervical arthritis. My friends and colleagues are amazed. After several years of NOT being, I am back to people saying I'm a high-energy person. My chiropractor is amazed, because he can actually adjust me now, instead of my body resisting every move. After coming off a horse, I went to get my neck adjusted -- he is sending me PROMPTLY to my acupuncturist, because he sees such a positive change.
Of course... I thoroughly buy into the 'energy channels' concepts that acupunture depends upon. Maybe that's part of why it works so well for me.
Amazing therapy!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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3 Times Per Month
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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9
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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7
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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8
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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7
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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7
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Skin Problem Relief
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9
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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9
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This has been a "lifesaver" for me! 03/04/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I went to see Dr. Saylor in Tarpon Springs, Florida because i had seen information a couple of times about him and his treatment for fibromyalgia. I have to say i am so glad I made the drive. I feel so much better, my energy, my focus, my pain, depression, sleep have all improved. He did acupuncture and one time in the beginning did a injection which was a miracle shot. This doctor knows his stuff and how to treat fibromyalgia. Plus his office staff was so kind and compassionate! Give him a call if you have done what I did tried everything else.... why did I not go there when I was first diagnosed is beyond me but, I am thankful I found hum now.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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9
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Skin Problem Relief
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10
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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10
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I love acupunture! 01/20/08
Reviewed by:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Acupuncture is one of those therapies where you do not always recognize the benefits until you try to stop using it or cant make it for a few weeks. I did that recently, and OMG! My symptoms returned raging like quick growing disease. I am now back on track and refuse to miss appointments. At one point, I thought I had gone into total remission, but I have to go twice weekly to feel that. My co-pay is $60. an appointment but its worth it! Better than fog inducing pain relievers!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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9
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2 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Doesn't really work for me. 09/21/04
Reviewed by:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Acupuncture may work for other ailments, but not for my fibro.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 3 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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8
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Cost/Benefit
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4
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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0 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Did not work for me 08/31/04
Reviewed by:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Therapy did not work for me.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 1 Time
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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4
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Better Sleep
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4
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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8
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Cost/Benefit
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4
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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