Anyone try accupuncture or alternative healing?

No. Not really. I have tried all other things, including accupressure, but not accupuncture. I have tried Chinese, Arabic, Ayurvedic, Homeopathic, Allopathic, naturopathy, and all available options.

I go to acupuncture regularly. I love it. I don't notice a HUGE change in the UC from it, however, it helps IMMENSELY with my stress level, which is a big ole trigger for me with the UC. My acupuncturist has a daughter with UC and she is very sensitive to the issues of the disease.

I actually haven't been in a couple of weeks, and now I am noticing that my stress is skyrocketing, and I am having a lot more bloating and discomfort. I am also having a lot more joint pain again. I will be going to see her this week for sure.

It is not a cure all, but can definitely be a valuable tool, and it certainly can't hurt to try!!!

We tried 5-6 treatments, and do not know if it helped. Sorry. When she was hurting she still hurt, and when things were going better they stayed better. Too many drugs to tell...seems worth a try just for the relaxation angle of it. Doctor FORBADE me to give her the herbs they suggested--as she is immune compromised, and the doc was pissy that I would even suggest a strange bark-root,moist heat relief that was made in China under non FDA conditions. Though the medicines may have the origins for the very things that would help us, I couldn't get over the facts that our FDA is far more careful than most anyone elses'. So, have a needle stick or two, relax and enjoy the new energy flow...but save the herbs/drugs for now till a study is done and the controls are in place. My two cents.
K