Question: Does acupuncture hurt?
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Acupuncture needles are typically not much thicker
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than a hair, and their insertion is practically painless. In
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some cases, you won’t notice the needles are in place.
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Question: How many treatments will I need?
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How many treatments you’ll need will depend on the
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duration, severity and nature of your complaint. You
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may need only a single treatment, or as many as ten.
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Question: What should I do before treatment?
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Before treatment, you should wear loose clothing. And
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avoid treatment when you’re excessively fatigued, full,
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hungry, emotionally upset, or shortly after sex.
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Question: What can I expect after treatment?
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Some patients often experience dramatic results after
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the first treatment. Others notice a major reduction in
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symptoms several days post-treatment.
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(For more questions & answers on acupuncture, visit
the World Health Organization on-line at www.who.int.
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