Posted 10/6/2014 10:28 PM (GMT 0)
I usually post on the ulcerative colitis forum but I thought someone here may have more experience with my current joint problems.
Back from the rheumy today, but left feeling confused. My MRI did show moderate inflammation on the right SI joint and mild on the left. I thought this was telling of AS, but he is calling it enteropathic arthritis because of my IBD. His med suggestions are to switch to Humira or Cimzia.
If anyone can help me with the differences between those two types of arthritis I appreciate it. I thought AS mostly effected the spine and other joints possibly. Enteropathic arthritis I thought followed your flares as far as symptoms. I am almost in a remission and I still have back and neck pain along with occasional hands and feet.
Do I need biologics? I go back to my GI in three weeks to discuss meds, but want to have a better grasp before my appointment. Any thoughts on the subject would be helpful :)