Rockaway, NJ
A 28-year-old female asked:
In a uc flare. on hc supp and rowasa (mesalamine) enema. now have muscle weakness and twitching. is this from the flare up?
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Dr. Michael Moffaanswered
Colon and Rectal Surgery 28 years experience
Possibly: You can get arthralgia and muscle pain associated with flare ups. You may also be dehydrated if you have been having frequent diarrhea
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Rockaway, NJ
A 28-year-old female asked:
In a UC flare. On rowasa (mesalamine) enema and HC supp. Now have muscle weakness and twitching in legs. Is this from the UC flare up?
2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Linda Taoanswered
Cardiology 35 years experience
Check blood: between the UC flare and the enema and suppository u may have an imbalance of your blood electrolytes eg potassium, calcium, magnesium. This can result in muscle weakness and twitching. Please see your doctor. All the best to you!
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