Der Schmerz
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As a result of changing public attitudes non-orthodox methods of pain therapy have become widely accepted within everyday health care. The view that non-orthodox methods, even if not overly successful are at least harmless is widely held. ⋯ Patients should be questioned about the use of alternative methods of treatment and physicians should be aware of unwanted effects of acupuncture, cell therapy, Ajurvedic medicines and herbal therapies. In addition, they should know that some drugs sold as herbal products with "no side-effects" are enriched with e.g. phenylbutazone and/or corticoids, for example.