Is accupuncture an effective treatment for a fixed drug reaction?
Patient: Is accupunture an effective treatement for a fixed drug reaction?  I have had vaginal irritation from a fixed drug reaction from NSAIDS for over 6 weeks.  Feeling desperate.  Thinking of trying accupuncture.  Thoguhts?  I am 45 years old, in otherwise great physical shape, 5"3, 113 lbs. Doctor: **1. Often people with chronic allergies [6 weeks] show signs of Spleen or Kidney Deficiency as well as Lung signs according to Accupuncturist/Traditional chinese Medicine. T2. The goal of the acupuncturist is to develop a plan which addresses the person's acute symptoms and provides relief, while addressing the underlying immune system imbalance which is thought to be at the root of the person's allergies. Treatments often include dietary modification, the use of specifically chosen herbal formulas, and acupuncture.3. Look for an acupuncturist with experience on www.Acufinder.com