Acupuncture for Nausea in HIV

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women HIV positive or CDC AIDS diagnosed * History of chronic nausea for three months or greater * Experience an average of two or more episodes of nausea and/or who experience an average duration of 2 hours or more (of nausea) per day * Verification from Primary provider of subject's: HIV status, knowledge of patient's nausea and their agreement that their patient is clinically suitable for the study. * Individuals able to successfully complete a mini-mental status exam * Individuals who understand and agree to complete daily symptom diaries for the duration of the study. * Individuals taking antiretroviral combinations must have completed an initial 8 weeks of a stable regime (same drug(s), dose \& frequency) prior to entry into the study. * Individuals taking anti-emetic medications must be on a stable regime (same drug, dose \& frequency) for at least fourteen days prior to entry into the study. * Individuals on all other medications which may have nausea listed as a side effect must be on a stable regime (same drug(s), dose \& frequency) for at least fourteen (14) days prior to entry in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with an acute medical condition, i.e. pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, tuberculosis and or other opportunistic infections or conditions that would require medical attention. * Pregnant women * Individuals receiving acupuncture currently and less than 6 months prior to enrollment. * Individuals currently receiving …