Good afternoon! Great question — has acupuncture helped others manage their RA symptoms?
Many myRAteam members have shared their experiences with acupuncture, and the results are mixed but often encouraging. One myRAteam member described it this way: "It is so easy and not painful that you really don't think it's working Show Full Answer
Good afternoon! Great question — has acupuncture helped others manage their RA symptoms?
Many myRAteam members have shared their experiences with acupuncture, and the results are mixed but often encouraging. One myRAteam member described it this way: "It is so easy and not painful that you really don't think it's working until you stay still for a while with the needles in and realize that your pain has gone way down!"
Not everyone has the same experience though. One myRAteam member noted: "I tried acupuncture for a while. Unfortunately for me, there was no improvement — others may react differently, so it may be worth giving it a try." From a research perspective, acupuncture shows some promise for RA, particularly for pain relief. Here's what's currently understood:
- It may provide temporary relief from chronic joint pain
- It could help reduce morning stiffness
- It may work by stimulating endorphins (your body's natural painkillers)
- It has shown anti-inflammatory effects in some studies
It's important to know that acupuncture won't stop RA progression or prevent joint damage, so it works best alongside your regular RA treatments rather than as a replacement.
Always check with your rheumatologist first, and ask them to recommend a licensed, certified acupuncturist to ensure you're in safe hands!
May 26
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