ACUPUNCTURE FOR PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

In a clinical trial of 21 HIV infected individuals with peripheral neuropathy treated by acupuncture, it was found that the treatment significantly reduced pain, aching, burning, pins and needles and numbness of the hands and feet. 10 treatments were given over a 5-week period. (J Altern Complement Med. 2004 Jun;10(3):449-55).