Crohn’s related joint pains
Posted: Tue Oct 08, 2019 1:58 pm
Dear Dr Bawa,
Hope you are well.
Just wondering if you can help and clarify joint pains related to Crohn’s disease. Considering Crohn’s a very difficult and debilitating diagnosis. I believe that the gut inflammation has direct relation and does impact all the joints as well.
I suffer with Crohn’s from last 15 years and on biological meds at the moment. I often have severe joint pains that impacts daily activities and mobility as well. My Rheumologist has done MRI to look for AS. She believes that I have clinical signs. But have not been able to get evidence from MRI. Therefore, no management plan has been put together at all for even temporary relief until Crohn’s get in control.
As it is extremely hard to stay in pain everyday, could you please suggest me something that would help in time being? I know I do not have many pain killer options due to gut issues. But think that there must be some kind of drug options suitable in my situation.
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to hear from you.
Kind regards,
Gagandeep
Hope you are well.
Just wondering if you can help and clarify joint pains related to Crohn’s disease. Considering Crohn’s a very difficult and debilitating diagnosis. I believe that the gut inflammation has direct relation and does impact all the joints as well.
I suffer with Crohn’s from last 15 years and on biological meds at the moment. I often have severe joint pains that impacts daily activities and mobility as well. My Rheumologist has done MRI to look for AS. She believes that I have clinical signs. But have not been able to get evidence from MRI. Therefore, no management plan has been put together at all for even temporary relief until Crohn’s get in control.
As it is extremely hard to stay in pain everyday, could you please suggest me something that would help in time being? I know I do not have many pain killer options due to gut issues. But think that there must be some kind of drug options suitable in my situation.
Many thanks in advance and I look forward to hear from you.
Kind regards,
Gagandeep