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sonia52957
sonia52957

My 8 year old daughter has been suffering from Ulcerative colitis for the last3 1/2nyear with on and off relapse. She has now been put on Azathioprine which is giving her very bad joint pain esp on her hip and ribs... Can anyone advise me if these pains go away or not as it's becoming very worrying  sad

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  • philippa61759
    philippa61759 sonia52957

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    I would go back to your doctor and say that the medication is causing your daughter distress. Ask for a different medication. There may be other medications that are less toxic and still just as effective for relieving UC symptoms
    • sonia52957
      sonia52957 philippa61759

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      Thank you philippa1759 I have contacted the hospital and asked to be seen . It's becoming very worrying now as she is in constant pain..😪
    • philippa61759
      philippa61759 sonia52957

      Posted

      I would also goggle the side effects of this medication so you are well informed before seeing the consultant.  The drug your daughter is taking seems very potent for a young child.
    • sonia52957
      sonia52957 philippa61759

      Posted

      I agree and have been advised by the hospital to stop the medication and have been scheduled to go next Friday for blood test ..

      But I have stopped her medication at the moment.. Thank u for you advise .

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