Effects of Acupuncture on Aromatase Inhibitor-Induced Joint Pain

Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Must be on aromatase inhibitor therapy continuously for breast cancer treatment for at least the preceding two months * Must have experienced increased or new onset joint pain daily to a degree equal to or greater than 4 on a pain scale of 0-10 after starting aromatase inhibitor therapy * Able to read and write English * Able to give written informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Have a known autoimmune disease or acute infection * Have had acupuncture treatment within 6 months of study enrollment * Known needle phobia * Known metal allergies * Have an implantable device, such as pacemaker, defibrillator or other device contraindicated with electrical stimulation * Use of nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or narcotics within 7 days of study enrollment and during study period (15 weeks) * Receipt of prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy or radiation therapy within 90 days * On anticoagulant therapy * Receiving physical or occupational therapy concurrently * Taking herbs or herbal teas within 7 days of study enrollment and during study period (15 weeks) * Have an immune-compromising medical condition or currently receiving immune-modulating therapies (including corticosteroids) * Enrolled in any other active cancer treatment protocols * Bone fracture or surgery of an affected extremity within 6 months