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Quakerfriend

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2. The needles are generally put in all around the body.

Reply to raccoon (Original post)

Sun May 25, 2025, 10:40 AM

May 25

I’ve had acupuncture done by three different people-
two were Chinese doctors and they were far better than the third who was a naturopath.

If she is afraid of needles, she could try acupressure instead.

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My fellow Du'ers, my sister, also a Senior, has very bad arthritis in her right foot. Also some fingers. [View all] raccoon May 25 OP

Not a Senior JustAnotherGen May 25 #1

The needles are generally put in all around the body. Quakerfriend May 25 #2

I highly recommend acupuncture! Faux pas May 25 #3

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Acupuncture can be highly effective. There are other options... hlthe2b May 25 #6