GI thinks I have colitis-NEED YOUR FEEDBACK W SYMPTOMS

Hi all, I have been having a ton of medical issue and would really like your input

Ulcerative colitis is often accompanied by arthritis, with pain in the joints, muscles, tendons. My arthritis actually started several years before my GI symptoms. Sounds as if your GI is following the standard accepted procedure for diagnosis.

Bone cancer can be painful, but that pain doesn't move around. If there is a cancer in, say, the left leg, the pain would be limited to that leg. So it's highly unlikely that is the issue. Remember too, our bodies are controlled by our minds. Anxiety, fear and worry can really increase symptoms such as arthritis.

I'm sure your GI has told you this, but NSAID's (aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen) are not recommended for people with GI problems as they can cause GI bleeding in some people. Until you know for sure what's going on, try to stick to Tylenol for pain relief.

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Its very hard to say what it could be without a colonoscopy. That is pretty much the only definitive way to know for sure. If it is colitis, it could also be caused by the bacterial infection C.Diff, especially if you are a constant user of antibiotics. The sore joints are part of UC for many people, but can also be attributed to many other things. I find a hot salty bath REALLY helps with the painful joints. Its also great to help me relax.

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"We are dreamers, shapers, singers and makers..." - Elric, Technomage

• 28yo male. Brisbane, Australia. Diagnosed at 16yo. Currently enjoying severe pan-colitis.
  - Participating in the Golimumab trial as of 1st May, 2008;
  - 2x Colazide, twice a day; 25mg of 6-MP a day; 1xAllopurnol;
  - 1x teaspoon of Metamucil 3 times a day;
  - 3x Garlic oil capsules & 7mL Olive Leaf Extract twice a day.

Thank you both and thank you Judilyn for calming me down some. I guess I am worried about luekeima, though I did have a couple cbc with smears and they came back fine...apparently it is can usually be determined by looking at white cells, though bone marrow tests are the best. I have noticed a few odd like bumps on my hands and a few red dots which makes me worry about the cancer.

With UC you can have both (or either or) constipation or diarrhea. IBS can also have both.

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Pan-colitis and GERD diagnosed May 2003

Osteopenia (hip and spine) diagnosed Feb 2006

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Does anyone have this type of bone pain that I described? That is really worrying me also quite tired