I have bit of a dilemma… I have been flaring since last July, just can’t seem to get back in remission at all. I have good days and bad days but overall I seem to be able to cope with my symptoms. I have no bleeding, just urgency and some attacks of diarreagh. I have been diagnosed with arthritis in my back & hips on top of the colitis and that seems to be causing me more problems, I am not able to sleep in the early hours of the morning as the pain is really hitting that time…
I am currently on 50mg 6MP and 2400mg of Asacolon. My consultant suggested that I change from Asacolon to Salzopyrine, as this can help with the arthritis symptoms, but I am hesitant to change, as Asacolon seems to work for me. I am worried that if I change, my symptoms will get worse again and I will need steroids…
So what would you recommend, staying on Asacolon and struggling with the hip & back pain, or risk it all and trying out Salzopyrin?
Thanks in advance !