I have joint pain and stiffness that is attributed to my Crohn's. The Remicade made it worse, the Humira was miraculous (I use that term loosely) I have no joint pain. Now I just have back pain that I think is either from the 6-MP or weaning off prednisone. Most of the time I'm not sure what is really causing all my pain. Whether it's the disease or the medications. It's a "crap" shoot. (pun intended) I gave up long ago trying to figure it out.
It's like this. I hurt, I poop, I hurt, I poop, I hurt, I poop.
Somewhere in that cycle I managed to raise two sons who have provided me with two adorable grandchildren and stay married for almost 24 years to the same man and become a pretty successful business woman.
A lot can be accomplished from a restroom if you get creative.
I have a doctor that believes in treating pain so that I don't have to suffer. So when needed I take Norco for the pain and muscle relaxers... He treats my anxiety too when I get spun out because of a vicious cycle.
And to be honest, I pray a lot. It helps me make it day by day....
Love you all for your strengths and weaknesses alike...
Ann