Swollen lymph nodes?

[Elle97]

Although I still haven't been diagnosed , whenever I go through a 'flare' my lymph nodes under my jaw, behind my ear and on my groin swell up and become painful. It usually comes after a day or two of bloody diarrhea ,extreme tiredness and severe pain.
The only medication I'm on is Pentasa 1g tablets 3x daily, vitamin b12 tablets and 60mg codeine for the pain. From what I've read only immunosuppressants could cause lymph node problems. Has anyone else had this or know what could cause it??

 

[723crossroads]

No, but I would make an appt. with an endocronologist just to be safe.

 

[CrohnsChicago]

According to WebMD, swollen nymph nodes can be a rare side effect of Pentasa.

http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-333...rugid=3332&drugname=Pentasa+Oral&pagenumber=6

Did you experience swollen nymph nodes during flares BEFORE you started Pentasa as well?

I would contact your GI to let them know and see what their opinion is on how your treatment plan is going.

On a side note...something else to consider based on my understanding of what you just told us....if you are only on Pentasa and still repeatedly flaring you may need to also consider the possibility that Pentasa isn't working to put you into remission and you may need to add to your treatment plan.