Posted 7/20/2012 5:23 AM (GMT -5)
Sorry you had to deal with that sort of attitude. Unfortunatley not all GI's are up on dealing with CD, some don't like to push meds, others just aren't well versed enough in what they need to be doing for us. I've been seeing the same GI for 5 years and went through a rough patch last year/beginning of this year. Finally May I looked at him and said "this obviously isn't working what else can we try?" and he put me on methotrexate injections weekly. As for your joint pain you shouldn't have to get used to it, but if you are flaring the pain will persist. Have you thought of seeing a rhuemy for your joints just to rule out any other issues? It might be worth a shot.
Hope you get some real help soon.