Back pain=Arthritis?

Hi...lower back pain is common with flares. Arthritis (there are different kinds)...some can be associated with UC/IBD, but not all. Osteoarthritis isn't...which most people have, but I would think that the pains and discomfort associated with it could be exacerbated by flares (or periods for females).

You should definitely get checked out anyway to make sure you don't have anything else going on. Blood tests can be done as well to see if there's any actual connections.

Your back ache could be an early sign of an impending flare, your period, ovulation, nerve impingement, strained muscles...etc.

I can relate big-time....

quincy

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at wit's end...that could also be gas in conjunction with the spasming. If you press in that area, can you hear or feel gas moving?
I get that depending on what I eat, and there are times it can be almost impossible to relax. Releasing it is a huge relief, although it doesn't always happen on cue.

You could consider to ask the doc for a 'script of dicyclomine. It works good for spasming.

Rectal meds help if you are flaring and tapered to a maintenance dosage.

quincy

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