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Why I would not recommend complementary or alternative therapies: a physician's perspective.

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  • 1Arthritis and Rheumatic Disease Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, New Jersey, USA.

Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America
|November 26, 1999
PubMed
Summary

Many patients with rheumatic diseases use unproven alternative therapies like supplements and acupuncture. These treatments lack medical evidence, are costly, and may be harmful, so rheumatologists should not recommend them.

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Area of Science:

  • Rheumatology
  • Integrative Medicine
  • Evidence-Based Practice

Background:

  • Complementary and alternative therapies (CAT) are frequently used by patients with rheumatic diseases.
  • Physician awareness of CAT use remains low, leading to under-reporting.

Observation:

  • Commonly used CAT include herbal/nutrient supplements, chiropractic, homeopathy, and acupuncture.
  • These therapies are often pursued for rheumatic condition management.

Findings:

  • Current medical literature does not substantiate the efficacy of these CAT for rheumatic diseases.
  • Significant concerns exist regarding the cost and potential toxicity of these interventions.

Implications:

  • Rheumatologists are advised against incorporating unproven CAT into standard treatment plans.

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  • Further research is required to establish the safety, efficacy, and affordability of CAT before clinical recommendation.