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Having uc, on methotraxate inj. once a week. having swollen tight and painful knees. what could it be. on painkillers for sacroillitis. is it of conce?

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See details: The knee issues are related to poorly controlled UC. The sacroiliitis is also related. Methotrexate is a poor choice for treatment of either of these arthritic issues. Biologics such as Humira or Remicade (infliximab) are the meds of choice.

Dr Gaffney agreed

Answered 2/22/2015

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