Acupuncture and Crohn's

[Ataraxia]

Seen as though I've had no real guidance in how to treat my condition after I left hospital, I'm pretty much open to new things. I mean, I have the painkillers, but I've heard good things about Acupuncture calming the tensions of the body. Stress, I truly believe, does contribute to the amount of pain I have been suffering recently and I'm willing to see how things could go with new treatment.

Just out of interest, I wanted to hear if anyone else has experienced Acupuncture at some point in their lives?

 

[merrywidow]

i have never had needles for crohns, but let me know how it goes please? ta

 

[tamesis]

Nope, never tried it, but i would love to hear how it works for you.

 

[Tan]

Same here I would really love to know if anyone does this and if it works. I have considered it and even went to call to make an appointment but just got busy or sick so haven't done it yet.

 

[CrohnsHobo]

I thought about it and I went with my GF to watch her get acupuncture. It was a bit to silly for me so I never did it. After they stuck needles in her face and lit them on fire I laughed and never went back.

Would love to hear you thoughts on it though. Was just too hippy dippy for me.

 

[Fog Ducker]

I had acupuncture on my shoulder a few years ago, I had an inflamed bursa sac. I was sceptical at first but it honestly was awesome! It helped so much!
I have always wondered about acupuncture for crohns, let us know.

 

[violetcreams]

I'd also be interested to hear how you get on with acupuncture Ataraxia. My friend has it for pain caused by endometriosis & she says it works wonders. I've been considering it myself.

 

[Absentminded]

I had some acupuntcutre for my Crohn's back in October/November last year. I only had 6 sessions as I ended up in hospital with a stricture, so not so sure it worked! However, I did find it very relaxing. It may work for others, but it wasn't for me.

 

[broadwayblondie]

I had many sessions of acupuncture a few years ago from an MD who also did acupuncture. I started going once a week for a month and then it tapered off until I was going about once a month. My Crohns symptoms did improve (less urgency/pain) and my gastro doc refused to believe it was the acupuncture even though he didn't do anything to change my meds!! I don't think that acupuncture alone will be enough to help Crohns.... but a treatment including both would be incredibly effective. The acupuncture was too expensive for me to keep up (although it was only $60 a session).