HI Welcome to HCM I have gone thru your query . It is nice to know that you have been benefitted by treatment from occupuncture . Acupuncture can stimulate your meridians and remove the block, improving kidney s self-cure and promoting kidney functions. Acupuncture can help chronic kidney disease patients relieve and cure some symptoms like back pain, headaches, muscle pain, allergies and other immune system dysfunctions, digestive problems fatigue, insomnia, asthma, depression, high blood pressure, diarrhea, irregularities in the heartbeat, vision and hearing problems, rheumatism, circulatory problems, etc. very rare cases, more serious complications can occur if the acupuncture needles pierce the kidney, lungs or another organ. Acupuncture is considered to be very safe. In 1996, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration began classifying acupuncture needles as medical instruments, and it now requires that acupuncturists use only sterile, disposable needles. Also, acupuncturists will swab the acupuncture areas first with an antiseptic, so there is very little risk of infection. It s very important to visit a licensed practitioner, however, because poorly sterilized needles can transmit infectious diseases. Time taken in curing depends on the stage and receptivity of the patient So in my opinion You can go for acu teatment safely and get full benefit of this therapy . Hope it helps to solve your query . All the best Take care Don t hesitate to get back if any further query