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...
O.K., I know this has been discussed before so I am sorry for being redundant.
I met with my GI yesterday and with my usual Asacol (1600 mg) and after three months of Imuran (150mg)now added on, my bowels are doing great.
I told him the only problems that I am still having is the arthritis in my neck, shoulders, back and fingers and some minor skin problems.
He put me on Celebrex which I have heard both sides as to whether someone with UC should take Celebrex. I think it is a risk reward kind of thing but I was just curious what you guys think.
I know about the warnings about the heart, but I am interested in the gut mainly.
Thanks
I met with my GI yesterday and with my usual Asacol (1600 mg) and after three months of Imuran (150mg)now added on, my bowels are doing great.
I told him the only problems that I am still having is the arthritis in my neck, shoulders, back and fingers and some minor skin problems.
He put me on Celebrex which I have heard both sides as to whether someone with UC should take Celebrex. I think it is a risk reward kind of thing but I was just curious what you guys think.
I know about the warnings about the heart, but I am interested in the gut mainly.
Thanks
deleted_user
I have crohns colitis, and with it all the neck, shoulder and joint pain,well Celebrex works wonders for that pain but it will cause a flare up, be careful and don't take to many..been there!
luvcats9
i take celebrex 2 times a day and it is wonderful. it only works if you take it on a regular basis. for me it does wonders for the pain
deleted_user
Thanks for the replies, I look forward to some relief...the neck is the worst and has bothered me everyday for well over a year.
deleted_user
I have Crohn's Colitis and I took Celebrex for 5 days, then I broke out in hives so I had to stop. I wish you the best.
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