[Effect of 's abdominal acupuncture as adjunctive therapy on rheumatoid arthritis and ESR, RF and CRP levels].

Objective: To explore the therapeutic effect on rheumatoid arthritis treated with 's abdominal acupuncture for "guiding to the source" plus "opening four gates on the abdomen" and the relevant effect mechanism.

Methods: A total of 104 patients with rheumatoid arthritis were randomized into and an observation group (52 cases, 1 case dropped off) and a control group (52 cases, 3 cases dropped off). In the control group, methotrexate tablets were prescribed for oral administration, 5 mg each time, once a week.