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How desperate are some of you? Has anyone ever tried acupuncture? I googled it, and did find quite a few returns, though haven't taken the time to weed through them yet. I've gotten desperate enough with back and neck trouble to consider acupuncture for that. Needles?? AAUUGGHH!!

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Hi jmwe

I had 6 sessions of acupuncture on the nhs years ago for neck discomfort but the good effect did not last long. I found it very relaxing and felt tired afterwards but it did not work for me. I have heard acupucture can be beneficial for back problems though but not gone down that road myself.

Kaarina

Found an interesting article by a guy who has treated people with acupuncture and he's there in the UK- aim.bmj.com/content/early/2...

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cumoneileen

spent a lot of money on acupuncture. Didn't work for me. back to tablets.

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DACHyde

I think the above replies sum it up well. I have friends who have tried acupuncture for sundry disorders and sometimes obtained temporary relief - most probably the placebo effect. I would not waste any money on it, nor on any of the other currently fashionable so-called alternative therapies.

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