Hi everyone, I have been suffering from mild crohn's since 1999, although it was first diagnosed as colitis and has only been verified as crohns for around 4 years. It has recently got worse, at christmas i was prescribed steroids for 5 months and azathioprine which i am still taking. My problem for the forum is my right hand - i have been suffering with pain and stiffness for about 3 months now. I finally went to my gp who referred me for a blood test and xray, both of which have come back "normal". I have read that arthritis can be crohns related - would this not show up on a "CRP" blood test? what should i do next - any advice? much appreciated, Sarah