The urine-based pregnancy tests done in a provider's office is similar to the one that's done at home and is based on the same principle, hCG levels, Helgeson said. She explained that a blood test for pregnancy, known as the beta hCG test, trumps a urine test because it is a more sensitive indicator of hCG.
Our members are trained well enough in Western medicine to be aware of the special issues which arise from treating diabetic patients. As to the effectiveness of treatment, acupuncture treatment, as you may know, is now recommended by NICE for low back pain itself. The evidence for the treatment of sciatica with acupuncture is not quite so good. We were recently asked this question, and we replied:
Chronic pain is a symptom of an underlying imbalance, and it is important to address that imbalance as well as try to find ways to lessen the pain. Herbal remedies often use herb infused oils and liniments to treat nerve pain of all kinds: lower back pain, sciatica, muscle aches, fibromyalgia and arthritic nerve pain. The pain that follows a shingles outbreak is notoriously hard to treat. Topical applications of ravensara, Castor Oil, and Tamanu Oil can help.