Diagnosed with epigastric pain syndrome according to Rome V Criteria
Experienced epigastric pain at least 3 days a week for at least 3 months
Must have normal esophagogastroduodenoscopy performed in last 2 years
You may not be if
Any history of gastritis, gastric/duodenal ulcers, or other organic upper GI diseases
Current drug or alcohol abuse
Currently pregnant or planning to become pregnant
History of major abdominal surgery
History of severe mental illness
Total knee-replacement surgery or above-the-knee amputation
Any unstable or uncontrolled medical disorders
Current use of proton pump inhibitors, anti-nausea medications, or other functional dyspepsia treatments UNLESS regimen has remained unchanged and stable over last 3 months
Current use of anti-depressants or NSAIDs
Having any implanted electrical devices (pacemakers, defibrillators, neurostimulators, or any other implanted electrical devices).
Not being fluent in English
Having prior significant experience/knowledge with acupuncture
