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Posted 9/15/2011 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
My flare-up is finally under control and I'm keep food down without having to run to the bathroom every half hour! But last night, I discovered that my ankles were a bit swollen and my calves felt tight as if I had extra water. I just started taking Ascacol and also take Rowasa at night. Both have helped tremendously but this swelling thing is new. This is a common side effect with Crohn's? I'm a huge exerciser but haven't been able to work out the last couple of weeks. I hope to get back even tomorrow. Why this water retention thing? I only feel it in my legs.
Posted 9/15/2011 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Not sure of an answer to that but I will say when I was in the er last night the dr noticed my legs were swollen too and asked if I am on my feet alot at work...I told him no and he didn't really say anything else
Posted 9/15/2011 4:17 AM (GMT 0)
do you take prednisone? i know prednisone can do that. my ankles (and face etc.) have swelled up like balloons. super puffy feet and ankles...it was lovely. i'm not sure if the other drugs can cause as well...
Posted 9/15/2011 4:24 AM (GMT 0)
No I can't do steroids because I get steroid rage and it is ugly and well lets just say the drs know I love my husband and kids too much to risk what it could do to me or them.
Posted 9/15/2011 6:27 AM (GMT 0)
is it just swelling or do you have sore spots too? I frequently get a rash called Erythema Nodosum which is swelling of the fat tissue in the ankles/calves. It almost looks like reddish bruise, tender to the touch.
Posted 9/15/2011 6:51 AM (GMT 0)
No Crohn's does not cause swelling in the legs.

TBW
Posted 9/15/2011 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
I wouldn't think it causes swelling at all. In fact for a lot of people its quite the opposite...losing weight in the legs and everywhere else.
Posted 9/15/2011 3:24 PM (GMT 0)
My calves and ankles swell even when I'm not on meds, as do the tops of my feet. Some days are worse than others. I am very active and weigh 116lbs, so in my humble opinion, I think Crohn's is the culprit. At least for me. :)
Posted 9/15/2011 6:02 PM (GMT 0)
I think something with the meds and Crohn's can cause swelling. I have been having swelling in my feet ankles and calves. It is worse when I am on higher doses of prednisone or on my feet too much when I am sick.

I also get Erythema Nodosum and when that is acting up it also contributes to swelling in my lower legs and feet.
Posted 9/15/2011 6:55 PM (GMT 0)

My feet and ankles have just started to swell also.  I do have peripheral neuropathy in my feet, I think from using Flagyl almost 2 years ago.  Anyway, my doctor just last week upped my Imuran which is the only new thing I've done.  I was taking 50 mg once a day and he said to start taking 1 1/2 pills.  I had a reimcade infusion on Tuesday, Sept 13 and my nurse told me to call him and let him know. But I think the nurses didn't listen to me when I told them about the swelling and I think told the Doctor it's from the Reimacade.

Do you think just upping the Imuran by half would do this?  I didn't have this problem when it was really hot, but I am very frustrated with what's happening.  My nurse told me to get another opinion.  Which I'm an thinking about, but not sure who to go to.

Posted 9/15/2011 10:03 PM (GMT 0)
From time to time I get water/fluid build up in either my knee's or ankles. But it's also when I'm going through a crohn's flare. Its like my bodies way of telling me my crohn's is going to flare. The joints will flare first and then within a week I'm in the bathroom. So in my case yes having crohn's causes my joints to flare and swell up too.
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