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In response to "Anyone familiar with prolotherapy? I've convinced single mom to do it to me." by Mop

I've read about it. there's little evidence it works for just about anything it's claimed to. -- nm

Posted by b. (aka starrynit) Jun 26 '15, 12:57

slightly better results than placebos for very limited issues.

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Yup. Snake Oil. - Spawn Jun 26, 12:58 5
- You've known me for nearly 2 decades yet I bet you'd be surprised to know how much this concept appeals to me. -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 13:00 4
  - I'm not surprised -- nm - mud Jun 26, 13:09
  - It actually seems rather Vulcan like. -- nm - Spawn Jun 26, 13:01 2
    - More Klingon, I'd suggest. -- (link) - Mop Jun 26, 13:34 [Image]
    - she's injecting sugar into him to sweeten him up! -- nm - Remlik Jun 26, 13:21
Athletes use it for faster recovery and to avoid surgery. -- nm - Mop Jun 26, 12:58 3
- I look for beyond anecdotal, for reliable/repeatable (to a degree)/with standards and actual evidence when it comes to treatments. - b. Jun 26, 13:07 2
  - I agree. I'm a big fan of evidence in medicine and hate the homeopathic crap. - Mop Jun 26, 13:08 1
    - otoh, there's a lot to be said for placebos and they can work even if you think they may be placebos; so on you go. good luck! -- nm - b. Jun 26, 13:09

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