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Posted 9/18/2019 1:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,
I’ve been recently having a lot of hip pain and lower back pain. Never had this happen before. Diagnosed UC in June 2017. Was on remicade now on Entyvio. On remission since first infusion. Can it be related to UC?

Was an avid runner before UC running 20miles a week now can run about a mile without getting super tired and fatigued. 🤷‍♂️ - Thanks
Posted 9/18/2019 2:30 PM (GMT 0)
To be related to UC, likely culprits would be extra-intestinal inflammation or referred pain. But both of these are less likely if you are in remission, and have no active inflammation.

Fatigue (possibly related pain) can be a side effect of some meds, including biologics.

good luck
Posted 9/18/2019 4:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, it could be an extra-intestinal complication of having an UC. In fact, it is the top complaint for us, about 25-30% of us get joint pains. It's known as an arthritis (meaning an inflammation of the joints), and can happen to us at any age. It mostly effects the large joints in the hip, based of spine, legs, and arms. Here's a good read on it from the CCFA:

https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/sites/default/files/legacy/assets/pdfs/arthritiscomplications.pdf
Posted 9/18/2019 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
More probably unlikely than likely. Get proper testing...MRI or CT of the area. Being a runner can overuse joints and cause issues.
There are so many reasons for yiur pain.

As well...if it was UC-related, I assume the biologics would have helped.

Don't give the doctor an out for a reason...see what's actually going on in your back and hips. Get nerve conduction tests done as well.

In saying all of this...see a rheumatologist for blood testing, rheumatoid factor, etc. Maybe part is UC related, but part isn't.

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