Still struggling

[Heather7]

Cronhs since 07'. Three doctors...on Budesonide 3mg twice day. Had gall bladder removed in October... now am struggling with joint pain....shoulder and hip! and constipation! any suggestions

 

[Angrybird]

Hi Heather and :welcome: This could be a sign of still active crohns. Surprisingly enough constiptation not diahrroea can be a problem for some of us and joint pain is also another symptom that can occur. When are you next due to see you doc about things? Could be they need to look at another med to help the Budesonide get things fully under control. I would assume with the constipation you are getting a painful tummy?

 

[Heather7]

Due to see him next month. I am tapering off of the budesonide right now...think the planis to start another medication. have done Pentasa, Azathioprine, Predisone which I hate by the way!. in the past...will see what he comes up with. Thanks for the welcome!

 

[Angrybird]

No worries Is there an IBD nurse you can contact before the appt? Even if it's just to let them know you are having some problems, they can at least be looking into things, perhaps have some bloods done so they have a better plan of action when you then go in. Pred is a bugger isn't it! Currently on it myself as you can see but I am resigned that it is the only thing currently that is allowing me to eat without D and throwing up, as soon as the Aza starts working (and it WILL work this time) I am soo kicking this to the curb though.

 

[Heather7]

Thanks so much. Will give them a call. My shoulder is killing me! Feels hot and like someone is stabbing it. Hope you can get off the pred. soon. and things start working. Surprising I really don't have much for stomach pain...which is rare. The joint pain really never goes away. Somedays are better and some....ugh!.