You are in Living Better . Done properly, acupuncture hardly ever causes serious side effects.
Many people feel a brief stinging sensation, like a pinprick, during insertion of the needles.
Others experience a dull ache around the needle after it goes in. Done properly, acupuncture hardly ever causes serious side effects. Many people feel a brief stinging sensation, like a pinprick, during insertion of the needles. Others experience a dull ache around the needle after it goes in. A few people have reported more serious reactions, such as dizziness, sweatiness, or nausea, according to a November 1999 issue of the Archives of Family Medicine.