There is no known way to prevent IBD arthritis.
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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I have Crohn's disease and am constantly having cramping and diarrhea after meals. What can I do? There are certain dietary tips that... Read more »
I have to take many pills each day. I have heard that there is an extended release version that I may be able to take instead. Is this... Read more »
Weight fluctuations are very common in patients with IBD. This can be very frustrating for patients in a society that is so weight... Read more »
There are many people who confuse Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). In actuality, they are very... Read more »
Of all the questions people email me with, "What can I eat?" is near the top of the list. And, unfortunately, there is no easy answer I can give. But... Read more »
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 »
As I sat across from my gastroenterologist in his private office in July 1998 I felt scared, anxious, and exhausted. Two weeks before I'd had my... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Article updated and reviewed by Christian D. Stone, M.D., Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, Washington University in St.... Read more »
Patients with inflammatory bowel disease typically have great and warranted concerns about what they should eat. While diet is most likely not a... Read more »
Crohn's disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that typically effects the small intestine.... Read more »