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Posted 3/26/2011 5:28 PM (GMT 0)
I've had a sore shoulder for the past 2 1/2 years. I'm fairly certain it is tendinitis. The only relief I have had was the 8 month I was on Prednisone last year.

The main pain relief suggestion of course is NSAIDs which i know we are not suppose to use with colitis. Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with tendinitis in the past and how you have dealt with it? Any opinions on whether it is related to UC or not seeing the it is inflammation?
Posted 3/26/2011 5:34 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I have it in my elbow, second occurrence in 7 years. Mine is caused by overuse. I wear a brace which helps it to heal. It's about 95% improved this go round. I don't take any drugs for it. Time is a better healer, for this particular form.

Sue
Posted 3/26/2011 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
IBD can also come with joint pain, including inflammation of the tendon. That's probably why the pred helped.

You might want to see a rheumatologist about this. Also talk to your GI about possibly treating your IBD differently to address joint issues.
Posted 3/26/2011 10:45 PM (GMT 0)
I had a sore left shoulder (still do on occasion) but due to a rotator cuff injury. I went to physical therapy which helped but I also used ice and heat to help alleviate some of the pain.
Posted 3/27/2011 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Tendinitis in the shoulder is becoming more common due to:

1. modern work environments
2. poor posture
3. a increase in obesity
A chiropractor might be able to help
Posted 4/16/2012 7:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi,

AM sorry you're suffering from this.  I'm not much help, but am in a similar situation.  I had UC when I was 15 and had the surgeries to remove my colon (i.e. jpouch).  Thus, I no longer have UC but am at constant risk for pouchits.  I am (almost) 39.

Since my UC I've been suffering from sacroiliitis and now the area between my shoulder and elbow really hurts. My rheumatologist said it's probaby tenditinis, but we didn't discuss it much further except to take my celebrex.  It does help but because of my stomach, I don't like to take it more than a few days in a row.  The other night, the pain was excrutiating at night and it was quite painful to get dressed, use my hairdryer, lift my toddler, etc.  Am also interested in alternative.  A few people have mentioned a cortisone shot, but am not sure if that's ok for us with stomach issues.

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