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 29 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?

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Dr. Linda Taoanswered

Cardiology 36 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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