Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis Support Group
Crohn's disease is a systemic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) of unknown cause, that results in chronic inflammation of the intestinal tract. It can affect the entire gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, and can also cause complications outside of the gastrointestinal tract. There is no known medical or surgical cure for Crohn's disease, but there are many medical...
Hi Everyone. I'm new to the group and recently diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. I'm currently taking Lialda and cortenema. Since I had my colonoscopy about a month ago I have gotten worse...more bleeding, and pain. I especially have debilitating nerve pain that starts in my Sacral area and runs down my legs. I notice that after I pass stool it's especially painful. Do any of you have this nerve pain?
When was the last time you took your temperature? Pain in your Sacral-Iliac joint could be because of a pinched nerve (see a Chriopractor for basic stretches, or relief). OR, it could also be due to an infection in that lower area.
Question: Are you straining when you're using the bathroom? Do you have to force things out? That could be a reason you're hurting. Afterwards, if you have suppositories such as hydrocortisone, try using those after going to the bathroom (when your BM's are painful). Otherwise, afterwards, if possible, relax on your bed with a heating pad on your lower back, with a pillow between and under your knees for about 20 minutes. That should help relieve some of the pain and pressure, and SPASMS of the lower back.
You might also consider stretching throughout the day (when possible).
If you are bleeding... SEE A DOCTOR ASAP!!! It can get better... but chances with us (people with UC and CD), are that it WILL get worse. You need to get the bleeding under control before any progress can be made. Perhaps a steroid (Prednisone, most commonly prescribed) would be given, and something for pain... Vicodin or a Flexeril? Maybe even Robaxin (back muscle relaxer).
Good Luck to you! Any more questions.. we're here!
- Nick
I never tried it. Stretching will definitely help though. I use a foam roller to get some movement in the hips which is what is aggravating my left leg and my lower back.
Good Luck!
Eva