recent acupuncture in the last 4 weeks contraindication to acupuncture in the opinion of the acupuncture clinician (dr jacqueline filshie or a suitably qualified member of her team). patients currently receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy at regular intervals likely to induce cyclical fatigue or within the last 12 months. patients currently receiving radiotherapy or within the last 12 months pregnancy patients with heart valve pathology/dysfunction are contra-indicated from using semi-permanent acupuncture studs for maintenance

recent acupuncture in the last 4 weeks contraindication to acupuncture in the opinion of the acupuncture clinician (dr jacqueline filshie or a suitably qualified member of her team). patients currently receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy at regular intervals likely to induce cyclical fatigue or within the last 12 months. patients currently receiving radiotherapy or within the last 12 months pregnancy patients with heart valve pathology/dysfunction are contra-indicated from using semi-permanent acupuncture studs for maintenance

recent acupuncture in the last 4 weeks relative contraindications to acupuncture e.g., cancer related thoracic bone mets, sites of metastatic disease can be discussed with dr jacqueline filshie aspirin, clopidogrel and stable dose of oral anticoagulants are permitted but should be discussed with the acupuncturist prior to study entry patients currently receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy at regular intervals likely to induce cyclical fatigue or within the last 12 months patients currently receiving radiotherapy or within the last 12 months pregnancy patients with heart valve pathology/dysfunction are contra-indicated from using semi-permanent acupuncture studs for maintenance

recent acupuncture in the last 4 weeks relative contraindications to acupuncture e.g., cancer related thoracic bone mets, sites of metastatic disease can be discussed with dr jacqueline filshie aspirin, clopidogrel and stable dose of oral anticoagulants are permitted but should be discussed with the acupuncturist prior to study entry patients currently receiving chemotherapy or immunotherapy at regular intervals likely to induce cyclical fatigue or within the last 12 months patients currently receiving radiotherapy or within the last 12 months pregnancy patients with heart valve pathology/dysfunction are contra-indicated from using semi-permanent acupuncture studs for maintenance