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Acupuncture, a Chinese medical therapy which uses fine needles to alleviate symptoms, is being used as a complement to drug therapy in some patients. It provides relief for some problems that are caused by disease pathogens or are side effects of drug treatments. Symptoms relieved by acupuncture include night sweats, diarrhea, vomiting, digestive difficulty, insomnia, anxiety, muscle pain, and other symptoms. A related treatment called moxibustion is sometimes used, which applies heat through the acupuncture needles. Herbal formulas are also used to complement acupuncture.
STEP Perspect 1996
PMID:Acupuncture and traditional Oriental medicine in the treatment of HIV and AIDS. 1136 90

HIV-positive individuals are at high risk of developing an anxiety disorder, with a prevalence rate as high as 38 percent. The symptoms may occur anytime during the course of the infection, and can become excessive in some patients, impairing the person's ability to cope with their circumstances. Signs and symptoms include chest pain, headache, numbness, and insomnia. HIV treatments that may cause anxiety symptoms include ddI, d4T, AZT, fluconazole, foscarnet, and isoniazid. Health care providers need to thoroughly evaluate anxiety symptoms during an initial evaluation to rule out substance abuse and pre-existing anxiety. Treatment of anxiety in HIV/AIDS ranges from benzodiazepines to alternative therapies such as massage and acupuncture. A chart lists potential drug interactions between common antidepressive and HIV antiretroviral drugs.
STEP Perspect 1998
PMID:Anxiety and HIV infection. 1136 9