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Pain In Legs And Back. Diagnosed With Crohns Disease. Undergoing Physiotherapy. Treatment To Reduce Pain?
Hi I have just recently been diagnosed with Crohns disease 18 months, I started getting bad pains in my back and into my legs which have got worse the last 6 months,resulting in me having to give up working, has I get really bad pains standing for longs periods and when walking. Iv seen a rheumatologist test come back fine, im currently undergoing physio but dont find its helping. Could you please suggest anything to help thanks
Mon, 29 Jul 2013
Hello,
Crohn's disease have imunologcal back ground.This can be associated with back pain due to development of axial arthritis & due to associated weakness in bones.With physio ,you should also do following to have relief-
-Take a good analgesic like advil or aleeve.
-Do warm fomentation over back.
-Take some chondroprotective agents like glucosamine .
Hope this all will help you.
With best wishes.
Crohn's disease have imunologcal back ground.This can be associated with back pain due to development of axial arthritis & due to associated weakness in bones.With physio ,you should also do following to have relief-
-Take a good analgesic like advil or aleeve.
-Do warm fomentation over back.
-Take some chondroprotective agents like glucosamine .
Hope this all will help you.
With best wishes.
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