Right arm joint pain

I have Crohn's Disease and IBS. Has anyone else experienced horrible excruciating pain in the joints in their right or left arm? The pain has been so bad that I have ended up in the ER three times since March. The pain in my abdomen had nothing on this pain. It feels as if someone is sticking a sharp metal rod into the middle of my joints and vibrating it violently. The worst pain is in my wrist, followed by my shoulder, followed by my fingers. My doctor says it is not Crohn's related since my Crohn's is not "active" (not sure what that means since my last colonoscopy showed more ulcers in the area between my small and large intestine around where four inches of my intestine has removed). My doctor seems to think it is all in my head.
I have tried accupuncture, massage, fish oil, calcium, muli-vitamins, aloe vera juice, probiotics, and a multitude of external gels and creams. The only thing that helps it is going to the ER and getting drugs there or using Percocet. I don't want to keep using opiates.
Any idea what might be causing this or what I can try to get rid of the pain? Thanks so much.

I can't believe you wrote this. I logged on this morning with the intent of asking for advice or help with just about the same problem. The only difference is that my pain seems to be in all my joints and my muscles ache so bad that I can hardly get out of bed. I am on a six week Remicade and the first wour weeks after my infusion I am great, the last two is pain and more pain. This is only the second time this has happened in a row. I am scared that the Remicade is just not working for me any more and not sure of a good alternative. I agree with you the stomach pain is nothing compared to this. For just about the whole two weeks I am on morphine just so I can function. UGH!!What next hey. Going to see my Doc on Thursday I will keep you posted. How often does this happen to you and how long does it last.

Feeling your pain,
Badgut

I get joint pain as well even when the crohn's feels quiet... a lot of us here do and it is related to the crohn's...I saw a rheumy who confirmed it but has done nothing for it but give me pain meds ! It's awful I know...sorry I don't have any good advice but I hope u feel better soon!

Thanks for the feedback. I have been to see two rhummys. I got all the tests and bloodwork. I also went to two pain management doctors. They all say I do not have arthritis nor do I have MS or fibromyalgia. Nothing in general seems to kick it off except for stress. My dog died last month and the pain spiraled out of control again. When I talked to my GI doc, he, in a very snotty way, said that I should see a psychiatrist. I know that there is definitely a psychological component, but he didn't need to be so condescending about it. Is anyone seeing a neurologist for this type of pain? Any other ideas? I am really getting desperate. I hate the ER and am not enjoying using the pain medication all the time. Thanks so much for your support.

Sometimes I wonder how doctors figure that they should inflict themselves on an unsuspecting public. Stress is a known trigger for Crohn's inflammation and so stress resulting in pain would be a sign that the problem is Crohn's related. NOT psychological!!! Maybe you should get a second opinion - or a new GI doc. (just slightly mad that your doc is so stupid! And has the nerve to be condescending about his "superior" knowledge....)