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Does accupuncture help with ra?

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No: Controlled studies have not shown any consistent improvement with acupuncture.

Answered 4/11/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

WHO says.....: The world health organization places rheumatoid arthritis under the category of "diseases, symptoms or conditions for which acupuncture has been proved-through controlled trials-to be an effective treatment". You can check this site n.

Answered 4/7/2020

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Dr. Peter Nefcy answered

Specializes in Radiology

Very subjective.: It is hard to find proven benefit from acupuncture. However, each person's response to acupuncture is different, and many patients report some benefit. If you try acupuncture and it helps your symptoms, then keep using it.

Answered 1/10/2015

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