Clinical observation on therapeutic effect of acupuncture treatment based on syndrome differentiation of meridians on fibromyalgia syndrome

PURPOSE:To observe therapeutic effect of acupuncture on fibromyalgia syndrome.METHODS:The treatment group (28 cases)were treated by acupuncture based on syndrome differentiation of meridians, and the control group(28 cases) were treated by oral administration of medicine. Their therapeutic effects were assessed by MPQ Questionnaire and after one therapeutic course the therapeutic effects before and after treatment were compared.RESULTS:The total effective rate was 96 4% in the treatment group and 64 3% in the control group with a significant difference between the two groups.CONCLUSION:Therapeutic effect of acupuncture therapy based on syndrome differentiation of meridians is superior to that of routine medication.