Coincidence or not?

robwise

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Posted 1/5/2009 8:11 PM (GMT 0)

My doctor told me on Nov. 25th, that I could stop taking Pentasa (4 X 500 mg per day). After a few weeks, I realized that I have not had any joint pain. I hurt everywhere it seemed, elbows, knees, hips, lower back, neck, etc. It's not there anymore! Anyone else have this happen?

ThankULord7

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Posted 1/5/2009 8:16 PM (GMT 0)

Wow!!!! Just wanted to "jump for joy" with you!

(Couldn't really find a jumping icon, LOL!)

gachrons

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Posted 1/5/2009 9:27 PM (GMT 0)

Hi I don't know but glad you are feeling better and hope it continues. lol gail

Nanners

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Posted 1/5/2009 9:32 PM (GMT 0)

I never had any joint probs on Pentasa, but did notice when I stopped it my stools firmed up. Glad you are feeling better and hope it continues. Are you on any other maintainence med?

robwise

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Posted 1/5/2009 9:54 PM (GMT 0)

Thanks for the replies. Yes, I also take azathioprine (100 mg day) & Humira (biweekly). I did see in the patient info that Pentasa can cause joint pain, though that is considered somewhat rare.

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