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In reply to the discussion: I've been an RN for almost 20 years. [View all]Tanuki
(14,957 posts)75. Acupuncture alleviates pain by triggering endorphin production.
This has been shown repeatedly in research going back a good 30 years. for example:
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15135942
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So basically you got a treatment that may have worked like the ultrasonic machine I had used...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#19
When the risks are unnecessary, then we shouldn't take them, isn't that correct?
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#191
I found it worked wonders for chronic hip and lower back pain until I got the hip finally replaced
Katashi_itto
Jan 2014
#218
There are a lot of well structured double-blind studies out there that support the
Squinch
Jan 2014
#69
I'm not trying to be snarky but just wonder how a double-blind study for acupuncture would work? n/t
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#116
The ones I have seen will choose similar issues: for example, low back pain that is of
Squinch
Jan 2014
#127
It seems the only way to be double blind would be for all to get what they believed to be the same
A Simple Game
Jan 2014
#184
I've had good experience with acupuncture, chiro and therapeutic massage. Some think such things are
freshwest
Jan 2014
#82
Thank you for that. I edited it and thought, 'Golly, it's just too long!' TY for being you! n/t
freshwest
Jan 2014
#190
I used to go to a chiropractor when my back went out and I was young and stupid....
Logical
Jan 2014
#11
I have gone to more than one for slipped discs in my neck. Both times I tried all manner of
VanillaRhapsody
Jan 2014
#29
I had acupuncture myself and got immediate relief. My darling Gretchen suffered a pinched nerve
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#23
You are the one who said that modern medicine isn't the answer for everything...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#72
In general yes, why? That's stuff that has actually been tested in clinical settings as well...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#80
Did I claim there weren't? I've already conceded that it can be effective...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#90
I've heard of acupuncturists who punch needles too deep, use improper sterilization techniques, etc.
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#98
But you are gleefully and willfully ignorant, you said so yourself...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#62
Basically the little kids were tripping their brains out, no wonder it worked.
Warren Stupidity
Jan 2014
#107
I agree. Sometimes natural things work, and sometimes prescription medication works
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2014
#30
my sister had trigeminal neuralgia and took the prescription medication for a few years
renate
Jan 2014
#210
Exactly. Some people feel that they have to defend prescription meds...
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2014
#241
It is amazing when you share a story of success there are post which sounds RW.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#33
My response to texasgal was in general, from her answer she understood what I was saying.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#74
No I will not admit there are not any RW post here, why are you trying to get me to agree either way
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#112
The answer to you is the same, you can accuse me of whatever makes your heart happy.
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#134
That's a great Texan expression. Love the Ann Richards avatar. Wendy for Governor!! n/t
freshwest
Jan 2014
#172
I feel sorry for some, isn't it great to live in Texas? I still love the state, doesn't matter
Thinkingabout
Jan 2014
#176
Same for some Chiropractic practices, certain types of massages, etc.
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#57
I wish I knew where to stick the needle to remove the nastiness from this thread
Marrah_G
Jan 2014
#56
I went for the strawberry after trying to escape the tigers. You decide what happened:
freshwest
Jan 2014
#181
"It worked" and some things just get better themselves, which is why
Bernardo de La Paz
Jan 2014
#67
Just like western folk medicine, it should be tested for effectiveness and safety, the stuff that...
Humanist_Activist
Jan 2014
#84
Problem is they found it's equally effective when the person sticking in the needles
jeff47
Jan 2014
#180
I used to need cortisone shots in my lower spine 2 or 3 times a year forlow back pain
LiberalEsto
Jan 2014
#81
Hospitalized in the 70's, I asked about acupuncture; the doctors ALL guffawed, called me and the
ancianita
Jan 2014
#93
Alright, "it's been around a really long time" doesn't mean "it's science!"
NuclearDem
Jan 2014
#196
It's "all right", not "alright" . . . and do you really believe that the Chinese don't do
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#222
Chinese advancements in clothing have fuck all to do with the validity of TCM.
NuclearDem
Jan 2014
#223
Goes to historic credibility in cultural advancement. Don't be mad. Be open-minded.
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#226
The American Cancer Society says your miracle cancer drug is grade-A bullcrap.
NuclearDem
Jan 2014
#230
The American Cancer Society *of course* would deny the research and studies
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#232
Did you even read the article? Or did your prejudice and stung ego get in the way
BlueCaliDem
Jan 2014
#238
Is there any way I can put the word "woo" on ignore so I never never have to read it again?
NBachers
Jan 2014
#140
Well that was a quick reply- I didn't think there was actually a way to do it. Thanks!
NBachers
Jan 2014
#154
K&R… I've been an RT 39 years, and work around some excellent researchers...
MrMickeysMom
Jan 2014
#236