Joint pain and Stelara

chin up

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Joined : Oct 2006

Posts : 32

Posted 2/12/2021 2:38 PM (GMT -7)

I had been taking Humira for the last 5 years for my Crohn's when it had suddenly stopped working so my Doctor switched me to Stelara.
So far I've had the initial infusion and one injection. I'm not sure if it is related but I currently have achy joints after sitting for a short amount of time which I've never really had before. I'm not currently having a Crohn's flare up. Are there any Stelara users that are having this issue? Thank you!

U B Tough

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Joined : Aug 2015

Posts : 1116

Posted 2/16/2021 4:59 PM (GMT -7)

My first year on Stelara was plagued with yeast infections. My second year I had screaming knee pain. Rolling on the floor no relief pain that lasted for days. I could only lay down; sitting put the pain over the top. My GI prescribed benedryl pre injection which helped but now I take it 5-7 days post injection as well and haven't had an issue since.

Good luck!

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