I too have Crohn's Disease which manifests itself mainly as proctitis. I was diagnosed in Feb 2008. I underwent for the next 3 1/2 years all kinds of treatments. I was on oral meds with enemas and...
You have all been so helpful. Thanks for all the responses. I think I will look into seeing a rheumatologist. My GI mentioned it once in passing and nothing more has been said. I will ask him about...
It may be. However the joint pain began before the Remicade. Prior to that I was on prednisone and Humira. I know Humira can cause joint pain. So it is possible it is all medication induced....
Thank you for your input. I have been toying with the idea of going gluten free. You have convinced me. I'm going to give it a try. I'm on Remicade now so if I can avoid another med I would prefer...
I suffer with excruciating joint pain. My GI tells me it is part of this disease. Does anyone else suffer with joint pain and if so, what do you do to cope with the pain? I find it to be debilitating...
I have been a regular reader on this forum for the past couple of years. So many of you have encouraged me to keep trekking with this awful disease. Thank you! However, I have been in this flare for...
Thanks for the info on the SCD diet. I am going to look into it. I saw my GI today. He changed my meds. He increased my prednisone and switched me from Dipentum to Lialda. I'm scheduled to see him in...
A great big thank you to everyone for responding to my post. I feel the love around here! It is so reassurring to hear from all of you and that you have faced similar symptoms and frustrations. I...
Thank you for the words of encouragement. I am going to get the books mentioned. Hopefully this will all start making some sense. I'm willing to make changes to my eating habits if I know what to do....
I was recently diagnosed with Crohn's Disease however, I think I may have had it for years. My medical history is starting to make sense to me. In December 07, I got sick for a week with diarrhea,...
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have been recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis and am in the process of testing for Crohn's disease. I have been in a flare up since December 07 and progressively...