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Posted 1/5/2020 9:36 PM (GMT 0)
I have had crohns since the 1980’s, but was not diagnosed correctly until 1998. I am 68 years old now and I have lots of joint pain. Most likely it is a combination of age and crohns. Upper Back is the worst...wrists...fingers...knees...I feel more like 98 most days. I told my regular doctor about all of this more than a year ago...she chalked it up to emotional stress after losing my daughter. But I cannot say it has improved in the last year, only getting more aggravating and tiring. I take a couple Tylenol most days when it is at its peak and it absolutely helps. Is crohns related arthritis just to be expected and how do you treat it?
Posted 1/6/2020 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
Crohn's arthritis could be several types of arthritis combined. I get mid back pain but it usually is associated with a crohn's flare and clears when the inflammation is treated. . My joint pain started probably in my knees and at times everything is aching, so it's not always one specific area?
Posted 1/6/2020 2:23 AM (GMT 0)
I think you should ask to see a rheumotologist. It's pretty common to get Crohn's-related arthiritis. What medications are you on?
Posted 3/15/2020 10:46 PM (GMT 0)
right hip and then right knee. for me
Posted 3/17/2020 7:37 PM (GMT 0)
Mine was the knees, but knuckles and elbows were right behind it---, but I also work on a keyboard A LOT! I don't count my back pain as that seems to be more degenerative disc related. I've found my ankles and hips have now joined the fray----like you said..age in combination with the CD. Yoga stretching has helped relieve a lot since I have not gone up in any meds yet.
Take Care
Posted 4/26/2020 4:28 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if I should contribute because I have colitis and not crohn's. But for me I started getting arthritis in my ankles and my left knee after being off of azathioprine after the colectomy. Then my right wrist. I had to be put back on aza. I was also getting low grade fevers.
Posted 4/26/2020 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
My joint pain began in my hips
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