Does acupuncture work the same for everybody?

No. In fact, researchers aren't completely sure how or why it works. Your response may be different than that of another patient with similar symptoms

no you have to believe a little. and try to take care of your body. eat right, less stress excercises
Well i had it to try and help my back problems, but it wasn't so great, i've heard other people swear by it. And many people say it doesn't hurt, but mine did and it actually left me bleeding (a little bit) from some of the needle sites, that said however, it's not bad enough to put me right off.
No, I have had accupuncture three times and every time it was the most painful and horrific experience. My Grandmother had it at the same place by the same man and it cured her arthritis in her knee.
Different for different people.