Acupuncture

I tried acupuncture for joint pain, and indirectly for CD. I was really pleased with the results for the joints, but really never noticed any help with the CD. I can't take any traditional meds for my joints, so my Rhuemy recommended an acupuncturist. I hate needles and am not a big believer in eastern medicine, but I gave it a shot. It took a few sessions, but it made a big difference. He also helped with colds and headaches, plus it was nice just to sit and relax for an hour. It can be quite costly, so I would recommend looking for a community acupuncture clinic. You can do a web search for one near you. They aren't as private, but the cost is significantly lower. Instead of being in a private room, you are in a lounge chair with a screen separating the patients. When my acupuncturist changed from a private practice to a community clinic the cost went from $60 an hour to $15. Huge difference. I'll give up a little privacy for that. Its not like you have to undress, you are still in all your clothes and you are still behind a curtain, but you might hear some talking. Other people have tried it for CD and should be along shortly, so maybe they will have better results for you. But I say it can't hurt to give it a try, its not invasive or destructive.

I have used it for years for muscle problems and training injuries. Now I have it for body wellness. I think it helped my tension and body pain but not sure either on crohn's.

I use it for my Crohn's symptoms that do not involve my gut. The fatigue, joint pain, back pain. Acupuncture works great for those. It has not helped my Crohn's, but it has helped the side effects of Crohn's in the rest of my body.