A recent chronic fatigue acupuncture research study concludes that acupuncture relieves the signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue. We have good success treating chronic fatigue syndrome in our clinic. This article outlines the study’s findings.
Chronic Fatigue Acupuncture Research – Background
The causes of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and idiopathic chronic fatigue (ICF) are not well understood, and there are no Western medical treatments for them. As a result, patients with CFS and ICF are interested in Chinese medicine. For this reason, it is important to determine the effectiveness of alternative treatments. In this study, researchers investigated the effectiveness of adding acupuncture to usual care for CFS and ICF compared to usual care alone.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial was performed in four hospitals. 150 participants were divided into treatment and control groups. The treatment group received 10 acupuncture sessions over 4 weeks plus usual care. The control group received usual care alone.
The primary outcome measure was the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS) given to patients at 5 weeks after treatment began. Secondary outcomes were measured with the FSS at 13 weeks and a short form of the Stress Response Inventory (SRI), the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), and the EuroQol-5 Dimension (EQ-5D) at 5 and 13 weeks.
Results
The patients receiving acupuncture showed significantly lower FSS scores (had significantly less fatigue) than the usual care group at 5 weeks. SRI scores were significantly lower in the acupuncture group (less stress) than in the control group at 5 and 13 weeks. The acupuncture group also showed significantly lower BDI scores (less depression) than the control at 13 weeks. In addition, NRS scores from the acupuncture group were significantly reduced (less pain) compared to control at 5 and 13 weeks.
Conclusions
The researchers concluded, “Acupuncture for 4 weeks in addition to usual care may help improve fatigue in CFS and ICF patients.”
Acupuncture has been scientifically proven to reduce fatigue, stress, depression, and pain in chronic fatigue patients. And it does so with absolutely no negative side effects.
Next Steps
At Raleigh Acupuncture we know acupuncture benefits our chronic fatigue patients. Now chronic fatigue acupuncture research is providing clinical data to validate our claims. If you are struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome, come in for acupuncture.
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What our Clients are Saying
About six months ago I starting getting debilitating fatigue, to the point where I could not exercise and had to drag myself through the day at work. The doctors said it must be stress, because there was nothing wrong with me. But when I went to Raleigh Acupuncture, they said that my digestion was weak. They said I was not getting proper energy from the food I was eating, so they treated my digestive system. I was amazed to see my energy increase after the treatments. Within 10 treatments I was back to my old self, exercising again and working through the day no problem. And as a side benefit, I started losing weight. They said this was related to my improved digestive function. Now my friends want to go because they see my energy back and see me losing weight!
I am a long term patient of Raleigh Acupuncture. Prior to being under their care, I was disabled with terrible fatigue and pain all over my body. I was unable to drive, could only walk less than a block, and had numerous symptoms that mystified doctors. After countless lab work, x-rays, and MRI’s, several doctors including my primary physician told me that there was nothing that could be done. According to them, it was either an illness that was undiagnosable or it was all in my head. When I came to Raleigh Acupuncture, it was a breath of fresh air. They took me very seriously and were not mystified by my condition. They assured me that my condition was treatable and manageable. They treat me with respect, dignity and care; something that I didn’t receive at my primary care doctor. Thanks to their treatments I am now living a normal life. They have restored my health and taught me how to manage my condition. My family and friends can’t believe how much improvement I have made. My son is grateful to have his mommy back! And I am eternally grateful to Raleigh Acupuncture! They truly have the gift of healing!
