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Originally Posted by redwitch
I came from an area where alternative medical treatments were very much in vogue. I was never truly convinced but did try acupuncture for migraines on the advice of my physician. While it didn't get rid of the pain entirely, it did lessen the pain considerably. The acupuncturist taught me the pressure points to hit so that I could treat myself (sans needles but applying pressure myself). Between that and biofeedback, my need for almost weekly Demerol shots went down to about every six months (Fiurinol and Immutrx rarely worked). So, I'm no longer quite so quick to poo-poo alternative treatments but still would never consider using one without a physician's recommendation.
Due diligence is always a good idea regardless if prescribed by a physician, recommended by a trusted friend or promoted in an ad.
Good warning, lizard. Thanks.
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I don't consider acupuncture in the same class as the other snake oils mentioned. It is a time tested technique used by the Chinese while our ancestors were living in caves. I've referred patients to acupuncturists with pretty good results. And best of all, they don't use flavored enemas
