No, because my friend's father tried it an subsequently died. Although he went to an apparently reputable clinic, the acupunture specialist didn't properly sterilize the needles. The man contracted a bacterium that killed him within a week.

Yeah, I know, Debbie Downer. But yeah, no thanks!

Misskacie sorry to hear that but most practicioners now use disposable needles which are unpacked from sterile packs before use. I find acupuncture amazing and its definately a lot healthier than taking painkillers.

Well, I would certainly hope NOW they'd use different needles each time! That seems so "duh" in retrospect (on the clinic's part). I still would never try it, needles put the fear of God into me.

acupuncture is amazing and it can treat so many ailments. I adore my acupuncturist. He's kept me healthy for years!

I had been a complete wreck after injuring my back. I had joint injections, physical therapy, pain medication, etc. Just as I was about to give up I gave acupuncture a try. I went from being pretty immobile to enjoying my life again after twelve visits!

I haven't ever needed acupuncture, but my brother has and it worked for him, so I wouldn't be averse to trying it.

Absolutely! I have a very painful disease called Endometriosis and acupuncture helps with pain of it as well as the stress of my job.

I have a random pain in my butt muscle and I've been going to an acupuncturist for a few weeks and it's almost at 100%!

I injured my back at work several years ago and lived with the pain forever. Desperate for relief - I went to acupuncturist and the pain was gone after two sessions! I now go every 6 months to a year for maintenance. I love how relaxed I feel afterwards. Love it.

I went to an acupuncturist for migraines. I wanted a treatment that would relieve the pain without huge amounts of painkillers and expensive MRIs. Not only did he treat the pain, he used a couple basic diagnostic tests to tell me what was causing them. I felt amazing after just the first session, and I'm looking forward to the results of the second session. He was very relaxed and told me there was no pressure to keep coming if I felt like the treatment wasn't for me. Also, he was very hygienic (probably washed his hands 3 times during my visit), and used a brand new pack of needles.

I've always wanted to try it for anxiety.

I went to my mom's acupuncturist for migraines. After about 5 sessions, they're basically gone. The only headaches I get now are the occassional really minor tension headaches. The pain level is very minimal. The pain from the needles is about the same level as the pain from tweezing your eyebrows...and I'm sure all of us are pros at handling that level of "pain." And yes, my acupuncturist used a fresh box of needles at every visit. The only thing I worried about was some unintentional drooling. (I fell asleep.)

I had it on my ears for allergies. It was awesome.

I had it in my back for a strained muscle but I got so freaked out about moving, and bending or breaking the needles off that I think I tensed up more than before. That said, the pain went away but I don't know if that was the accupuncture or just time.