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Doing pt for severe disc herniation throughout spine. doctor wants to do cupping i take eliquis for clotting disorder. is this safe or must be avoided ?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

Your doctor is a doctor of oriental medicine, not a medical doctor (M.D.) or osteopathic doctor (D.O.), I assume. MD and DO do not recommend cupping for any condition and it should NOT be used in patients with bleeding risk or on blood thinner.

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Answered 10/28/2022

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