Acupuncture for Fibromyalgia
Acupuncture is a 5000 year old Chinese practice that involves the insertion of
very fine needles into the skin for therapeutic purposes. Acupuncture may actually
help fibromyalgia tender point pain or myofascial trigger point pain because this
practice is used for pain relief and to promote one's well-being. However, acupuncture
is also used for headaches, constipation, sinuses, colds, asthma, ulcers, and much more
so it may help other fibromyalgia symptoms.
Tell us your experience with acupuncture for fibromyalgia symptoms. Rate this treatment
below.
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Treatment Ratings for FMS Symptoms
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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6.50
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Myofasical Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9.50
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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6.50
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Better Sleep
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5.75
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No Side Effects
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10.00
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Convenience
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9.00
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Cost/Benefit
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6.75
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Depression Relief
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9.50
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9.00
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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9.00
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Skin Problem Relief
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10.00
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Hyopoglycemia Relief
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9.50
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Based on 4 rating(s) & review(s).
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This has been a "lifesaver" for me! 03/04/08
Reviewed by:
Location Not Given
I went to see Dr. Saylor in Tarpon Springs, Florida because i had seen information a couple of times about him and his treatment for fibromyalgia. I have to say i am so glad I made the drive. I feel so much better, my energy, my focus, my pain, depression, sleep have all improved. He did acupuncture and one time in the beginning did a injection which was a miracle shot. This doctor knows his stuff and how to treat fibromyalgia. Plus his office staff was so kind and compassionate! Give him a call if you have done what I did tried everything else.... why did I not go there when I was first diagnosed is beyond me but, I am thankful I found hum now.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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10
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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10
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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10
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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10
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Depression Relief
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10
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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9
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Skin Problem Relief
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10
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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10
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I love acupunture! 01/20/08
Reviewed by:
Dallas, Texas, USA
Acupuncture is one of those therapies where you do not always recognize the benefits until you try to stop using it or cant make it for a few weeks. I did that recently, and OMG! My symptoms returned raging like quick growing disease. I am now back on track and refuse to miss appointments. At one point, I thought I had gone into total remission, but I have to go twice weekly to feel that. My co-pay is $60. an appointment but its worth it! Better than fog inducing pain relievers!
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Treatment Time Frame:
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2.5 Years
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Treatment Frequency:
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1 Time Per Week
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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9
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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9
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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10
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Better Sleep
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7
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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10
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Cost/Benefit
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9
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Depression Relief
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9
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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9
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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9
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2 out of 3 people found this review useful.
Doesn't really work for me. 09/21/04
Reviewed by:
Seattle, Washington, USA
Acupuncture may work for other ailments, but not for my fibro.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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3 Months
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 3 Times
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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3
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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2
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Better Sleep
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2
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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8
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Cost/Benefit
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4
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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0 out of 2 people found this review useful.
Did not work for me 08/31/04
Reviewed by:
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Therapy did not work for me.
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Treatment Time Frame:
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Less Than 1 Week
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Treatment Frequency:
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Tried it 1 Time
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Fibromyalgia Tender Point Pain Relief
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4
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Myofascial Trigger Point Pain Relief
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n/a
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More Energy / Mental Clarity
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4
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Better Sleep
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4
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No Side Effects
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10
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Convenience
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8
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Cost/Benefit
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4
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Depression Relief
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n/a
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Relief
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n/a
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Genitourinary Problem Relief
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n/a
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Skin Problem Relief
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n/a
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Hypoglycemia Relief
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n/a
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