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I have chrons and don't know if this has anything connected to chrons, but every month or so i get very painful joint pain, ankles, knees, fingers?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Crohn's arthritis!: Arthritis is a major feature of crohn's. See a rheumatologist for agressive and appropriate therapy!

Answered 12/10/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Can be related: Crohn's disease is an autoimmune disease that just does not affect your GI tract. It has been associated with a sero-negative arthritis similiar in many respects to rheumatoid arthritis. Have your doctor get you a consultation with a rheumatologist to confirm and aid in your complex treatment.

Answered 11/7/2014

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Autoimmune or DJD: You may be having diffuse pain problems related to the crohn's autoimmune condition involving the joints. However, the symptoms may be related to multiple level spinal nerve root irritation due to degenerative joint disease in the spine with muscle spasms.

Answered 3/30/2013

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