Odd, off shoot ailments, connected to bowel disorders?

Hmm, my nose is working overtime lately too but I think it's just my usual seasonal allergies. My wacky symptoms are the bad, arthritis-like leg pain from hip to knee in my left leg at night (keeps me up) and mouth sores. Both common for UC, from what I understand, but darned if I can draw a connection between my leg, my mouth, and my colon.

 

It could be an overactive immune system.
Or it could be seasonal allergies.
I've been hit with nasal/sinus/respiratory issues this past 2 weeks. Weather Channel online says weed pollen is in Extreme zone where I live.

If I go to the bathroom first thing in the morning my nose is running but it also runs even if I don't go. So I guess thats not the answer you were looking for. But I am like this all the time. Doesn't matter the time of year.

If you follow/believe any of the theory about bacterial dysbiosis as one of the contributing factors to developing UC, there is also a strong link with gut dysbiosis and and allergies/asthma. The theory is about our internal bacteria making up a big part of our immune system. It makes sense and better yet, if it's correct, there's a way to work at getting it (gut bacteria) in a healthier balance.

Have you been tested for allergies or just think you don't have them? There are some unusual ones out there including cockroach allergy...parts of which are found in almost any restaurant. People can also be allergic dust mites...which would live in the bed so that can be a cause if your problems are limited to mornings.

Also, you could be reacting to perfumes in soaps, etc. Not allergic but sensitive.

One other thought..I noticed that whenever I worked out, my nose would start running or get stuffy. Didn't matter where I was. Turns out this is a real phenomena that other people experience too. Maybe it has something to do with physical stress which could explain why it happens with bathroom trips too.

I had horrible mouth ulcers before being dx'ed with UC. One time I had 50! Nope, not a typo. They weren't from an infection. I did a lot of research and it turns out that those are also caused by an immune system disfunction. It's theorized that you get a minor injury and your body overreacts. IBD can also cause arthritis issues (immune system attacking the body tissues). Another fun one is pyoderma gangrenosum...where the immune system attacks the skin and causes ulcerations. It's also linked with IBD.

Sinus and nasal allergies. My nose is so dry. Been spraying with Ocean saline everyday . So annoying !
Also have arthritis issues. Elbows have some kind of pimple like things. Had them tested, Dermalogist said it might be from IBD. They come and go. Went completely away while on pred. Yuck!!!!!!!