Is Joint Pain Related To Crohn’s Disease?
I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease about a month ago and put on 50mg of Prednisone daily. I’m going back to the doctor on Friday, and he will probably start to lower my dosage then. Lately, I’ve been having pain in my lower back, and my tailbone feels sore when I sit down. Plus, today, my ankles started hurting when I walk. School started a couple of weeks ago. Because of my Crohn’s disease, I felt too weak to be very active over the summer, and so I’m thinking maybe I’m just sore from having PhysEd every other day. But if this is a common symptom of Crohn’s or a side effect of the Prednisone, then let me know. Thanks
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Yes, during Crohn’s disease flares, some sufferers do experience joint pain. This is likely to be as a result of body wide inflammation, not the result of the prednisone itself. It may be that during flares you may need a physicians note for limited activity during physical education.
Feel better soon.
Make sure you consider celiac disease as well. I don’t know if they looked into it when you were diagnosed, but I know several people who had celiac disease either instead of or in addition to crohn’s disease. It’s notorious for causing bone, joint, and muscle pains as well as fatigue. My suggestion is to try a gluten free diet for a few weeks to see how you react to it. Even if you don’t have celiac disease, a lot of people with intestinal issues have issues with gluten and dairy. Definitely look into these foods as a possible cause for your problems. Let me know if you have any questions.