Spiralling

So I've posted here a few times before, mostly looking for a shoulder to cry on. I'm back in one of those ruts where it feels like my body has just given up on me. I was diagnosed with Crohn's about 22 years ago. My symptoms are somewhat odd in that arthritis is my primary symptom. I've had numerous surgeries just dealing with the damage it's done to my knees and ankles. I had a surgery on my left knee about six months ago. The Dr told me at the time that is was pretty shot and I should consider a knee replacement. I'm 41 so this didn't seem like a great deal. I opted to have it scoped instead. Starting to come to the conclusion that the scoping didn't work and I'm going to have to look into the replacement.

In addition to that I've started to have a near permanent swelling in both my elbows and I've started to get arthritis in my lower back.

Just seems like it's getting out of control. I'm 41 and I feel like an old man. I'm on Cymzia, Prednisone and Methotrexate. I try not to be permanently on the prednisone because it makes me gain weight.

I'm sure no one has a perfect answer for me, just scared and tired of hurting all the time.

Hi there! I just wanted to say I feel your pain when it comes to joint pain and Crohn's.... I am still waiting for remission / a med that will work / a solution ... all the advice I can give is to stay positive bud... it's hard sometimes but it sure better than the other :)

Wish I could help, but to be honest I'm largely stumped. Can't think of any additional meds to suggest. Maybe try trialling a gluten-free diet, or other diet, as has already been suggested? I know one member, kazbern, does well on a gluten-free diet, but I'm not sure if it helps her gut or arthritis the most :-/