A member asked:

Could acupuncture provide relief for sinus and ear pain that has not been helped by meds?

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Dr. David Krulak answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Acupuncture: This treatment modality is ancient in origin, but has been found to have some utility when tested by modern science. It is used with some success on today's battlefields as a pain control adjunct for the wounded. I cannot predict whether it would work for your particular problem, but the downside risks are very low.

Answered 7/8/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: I have had good success using acupuncture for maxillary and frontal sinus pain and ear pain. However, it should be noted that acupuncture will not replace antibiotics if there is a bacterial infection.

Answered 9/29/2016

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