Dr. Nakazawa is experiencing sometechnical difficulties. Md. He is alsosecretary of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture. Acupuncture has a place in treating rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is more generalized than osteoarthritis. As a result, it's more difficult to treat.
Acupuncture can be difficult in treating the chronic stage of rheumatoid arthritis.
But it can provide some transient relief from the pain. However, it is a more general disease, so acupuncture can help a patient restore or improve his or her feeling of well being. I have not always used acupuncture for treating arthritis. I don't deny anything. An anti-inflammatory drug can be useful, as long it is under the physician's supervision.