Anyone take Methotrexate for Crohn's and Arthritis

[princesspea]

What Med's have people been prescribed for Crohn's and Arthritis?

I have had Crohn's for a while (Dx oct 2011, but I had a previous Dx of Proctitis in 2000- which was always probably Crohn's). Now I have a Dx of Arthritis as well and am waiting to see the Rheumy. My questions are to those of you who have Crohn's and Arthritis;
1. What meds do they give you to control it?
2. a) What has been most effective? b) Any med put people into remission- how long for?
3. Anyone on Methotrexate for these conditions?

Thanks for sharing. Your help will be greatly appreciated!:ysmile:

 

[KayleighMeek]

Hi
I have crohn's colitis and I also have enteropathic arthritis. The meds I have been on so far for both are 6mp, aza, remicade and humira I had reactions to all of these. But remicade and humira worked for around a year before I had the reactions and they worked really well I wish I could go back to them. I am now on methotrexate 25mg a week and this seems to be working ok recently my arthritis flared again and I had steroid injections into my joints and a general one that helped and also added in sulfasalazine which I take twice a day. This is the closest I have been to remission I don't know if I definatley am there as I still get symptoms and my crp is still slightly raised but I am able to have an almost normal life on these meds.
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