Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research
- Arthritis associated with inflammatory bowel disease
- What Is It? & Symptoms
- Diagnosis & Expected Duration
- Prevention & Treatment
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Prevention
There is no known way to prevent IBD arthritis.
Treatment
There is no single best treatment for arthritis associated with IBD. Joint pain may be relieved by a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Many doctors recommend a newer medication called celecoxib (Celebrex) instead of older anti-inflammatory medicines such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin and others) or naproxen (Aleve and others). Celebrex is in a class of drugs called Cox-2 inhibitors, which don't thin the blood or...
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From Our Experts
Common Inflammatory Bowel Disease Questions Answered
1. I am being treated for Crohn's disease, and lately, I have been experiencing tingling sensations in my fingers and toes. I am seeing a... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease vs. Irritable Bowel Syndrome
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
MMR Vaccines Do Not Cause IBD
The MMR vaccine is a live virus vaccine which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella. In 1998, a group of British researchers... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Nutrition
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease typically have great and warranted concerns about what they should eat. While diet is most likely... Read more »
Inflammatory Bowel Disease Holiday Party Survival Guide
With the holidays come parties and for a person with Inflammatory Bowel Disease I know this can be a daunting time of year. That first... Read more »
From Our Sources
Tumeric may ease inflammatory bowel disease
New Zealand researchers have found that curcumin, the major yellow component of the turmeric spice, reduces inflammation for those suffering from... Read more »
Inflammatory bowel disease doubles pregnancy risks
Women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are twice as likely to have pregnancy complications, a new study says. Researchers report that study... Read more »
Inflammatory bowel disease linked to depression
Depression and some anxiety disorders may be more common among inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) patients than the general population, Canadian... Read more »
Iron in water linked to inflammatory bowel disease
High iron levels in drinking water appear to increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a new study has found. Researchers... Read more »
Managing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) at College
As a college student, it's hard enough balancing your work load and social life; maybe even a job. Add a chronic disease to the mix, and college can... Read more »
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