I’m Tired of The Cycle

Hi , I'm really sorry you're going through this with your doctor. Which biologics have you tried? I'm sorry they make you feel worse. Is it possible to get a second opinion? I'm surprised this doctor thinks that joint pain is not typical for IBD, so I wonder if another doctor might have clearer insight! -Eshani (IBD Team Member)

Hi this is the weirdest part of the entire situation. When I began with this Dr, he was adamant that I shouldn’t ever go on biologics again due to my history. He also noted a few months ago when I began Entocort that my joint pain was the Crohns flair. Now he seems to have completely flipped his opinions and it all began when I told him that since on entocort I am much better. It’s as if he has an oppositional personality. He is also part of a huge medical group. Unfortunately getting another opinion is difficult because he is connected with both other available groups that off GI care. I’m considering another City in my state.

This sounds terrible! I would change doctors immediately. If you don't want to take biologics then he needs to provide options for treatments. That is his job. -Elizabeth (team member)

I'm sorry you're going through this. Also, IBD-related arthritis is definitely a thing!
Can you see someone else?
- Sahara (team member)