How effective have you found acupuncture for treatment of chronic migraine?

I would prefer to educate a patient interested in acupuncture for severe headaches about all the other treatments that are available. However, if they would still like to pursue acupuncture, I would support them, just like Dr. @Dr. First Last would say. Some patients can get better, although it is n...

I support patients who wish to pursue acupuncture as part of their migraine treatment plan. Research indicates that acupuncture is a safe and moderately effective option, particularly for individuals who are refractory to conventional treatments or prefer a non-medication approach. In my practice, w...

I have found that acupuncture is more effective for acute migraine (acute treatment) than for migraine prevention. I have had some patients with relief from piercing (mimicking acupuncture?).

Advantages, as discussed, include non-medication, making them ideal for those with allergies, pregnant indiv...

Acupuncture as an adjunctive treatment for migraine headaches is safe and often effective. The relief is typically limited to 2-3 days in my experience, and therefore weekly or biweekly treatments are needed. The utilization of this modality is limited by finances. This modality is not routinely cov...