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Article: Acupuncture; Key Q&A.(for pain management)
- Article from:
- NWHRC Health Center - Acupuncture
- Article date:
- March 16, 2005
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* Does acupuncture work the same for everybody?
No. In fact, researchers aren't completely sure how or why it works. Your response may be different than that of another patient with similar symptoms.
* Isn't acupuncture just a placebo?
No. While researchers don't discount the placebo effect, evidence indicates that acupuncture is effective in treating certain conditions, particularly postoperative and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and the pain associated with dental surgery.
* I know I want to try acupuncture. Why should I talk to my primary health care professional first?
Pain may be a symptom of a serious ...