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Hi All, I was diagnosed with Crohn's one year ago. My symptoms have resolved, knee arthritis resolved, and inflammatory markers normalized. however, I recently got an MRI after colonoscopy and the MRI shows active inflammation. If the MRI shows active inflammation, and everything else is...

I got my results back from the MRI. haven't spoken with the doctor yet. I am very confused. My knee swelling resolved, no symptoms, and inflammatory markers essentially at zero. However, my MRI does not show much change from a year ago. It says there is still active inflammation. Could this be...

I don't think that vision loss is attributed to entyvio. What you refer to as "mini strokes" is commonly found in people with vasculopathy (hypertension, diabetes, etc). I would be cautious to attribute any systemic symptoms to such medications. Entyvio does not cause what you refer to as "mini...

Thank you for your advice. Yeah, i'll probably get it done.

My colonoscopy 2 months ago was completely clean and was told that my crohn's is in remission. Inflammatory markers normal and no symptoms. I am scheduled for an MRI this Monday to further document remission. Do you all think that the MRI is necessary? The doctor also said it's really my call.

I have been on treatment for the past year and no symptoms. Today I have been experiencing pretty intense stomach pain. Have any of you noticed an association of the foods you eat and stomach pain? I think what might've done it is that I ate a bunch of watermelon. Also, I forgot to take my...

Wow erinbeck. That sounds very serious. Sorry you both have to go through that. I hope your kid feels better.

Yes, stelara works. And even though it is debatable somewhat, I think stelara is a much safer drug, which is why I chose it first line. It is more specific and functions downstream in the biomolecular level. I would say that immunosuppressive therapy is on a spectrum. Prednisone is like a...

Yeah, when I look at my bill it is pretty crazy how much they pay for stelara. However, I think there might be some form of rebates for the insurance companies. The pharmaceutical industry is a lot more complicated than meets the eye. There are so many complicated rebates/refunds to insurance...

very interesting discussion here. I had long standing knee synovitis/arthritis. I was initially on Stelara for 4-5 months and not much improvement in arthritis. After month 6, with addition of sulfasalazine, both joint and gut issues are under control. Each person is different, but stelara and...

Thank you so much for your advice. One thing that I am worried about is the fissuring of the articular cartilage underneath the patella and that there is a focal defect of cartilage loss on the tibia. I just hope that doesn't progress. And yes the Stelara and Sulfasalazine are working very well...

The orthopedist said that the only thing he sees is the bone bruise. On the MRI they noted some cartilage fissuring adjacent to the bone bruise and a focal full thickness defect of cartilage on the tibial plateau. There is very minimal fluid on MRI, no effusion apparent on exam.

I had an MRI done. Basically shows a patellar bone bruise and some fissuring of the cartilage underneath the patella. There is also a focal cartilage defect and some debris.

I am seeing an orthopedic surgeon tomorrow. I am afraid that there might be some damage to the cartilage from being inflamed so long :( interestingly is that there is no swelling.

Even though Stelara is expensive, I have found that it works very well and with minimal to no side effects. I think the price of Stelara is well worth it. Hopefully there will be generics of stelara sometime soon.

I saw my rheumatologist today. She doesn't think it is anything to worry about, although she said I could get an MRI if I really want to. I think it was just the scar tissue breaking up, because the knee is feeling better and not much pain. There is some crepitus though, so I may have very early...

Hey All. Just a little update. My knee swelling has resolved and my knees have been doing well. for a while. However, over the last week, I developed some intermittent pain in my left knee which is sharp and only happens while bending the knee in certain positions. You think this can be a sign...

I was just approved too!!

Any advice on how to start the paleo diet? Kinda overwhelming since I haven't really cooked much until this point.

Just had my first scope 7 months after starting stelara. Scope is completely clean. Doctor said that it seems I am in remission. There is still a moderate stricture at the ileocecal valve, but nothing to be concerned. Still awaiting pathology results. But so far happy. My knees have been pretty...