Patients suffering from pain a lot of experience mesothelioma. Therefore reasonable to seek various ways to alleviate it. When the counter and prescription drugs fail, many patients come in looking for less traditional ways to combat this disease. Acupuncture is one way.
A large number of studies conducted in the U.S. and abroad show that acupuncture is helpful in reducing pain associated with cancer such as mesothelioma and cancer treatments like chemotherapy. Other studies also indicate that acupuncture can reduce vomiting often associated with various chemotherapeutic agents. However, other studies have shown that acupuncture may help boost the immune system in general.
Fortunately, many of the participants in this study may stop taking medication for pain with acupuncture significantly reduces the amount of drugs.
Currently, clinical trials are also studying the effects of acupuncture can have on other cancer symptoms or side effects of cancer treatment, including weight loss, cough, chest pain, fever, anxiety, depression, night sweats, flushing, dry mouth, speech slurred, and movement in the arms or legs. So far, the results indicate that acupuncture can reduce some symptoms or avoid getting worse.
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