sulfazine side effects

I am new to this group and was prescribed sulfazine for collagenous colitis after being on steriods for years. The first 2 days of starting it, I developed nausea and tiredness, common side effects. However, from day 3 through 8, I developed pretty significant muscle and joint pain as well. I called my Dr.'s office and was cut down from 4 to 2 pills a day. The next day I felt so bad that I called again and asked if I could stop it. I was told yes and did. However, it's now been several days since I stopped it and still have joint and muscle pain. Has anyone experienced this? Also, my face became really dry and scaly and still is. It is very sensitive now. I'm hoping this will all clear up soon.

When did you quit taking the steroids? This sounds more like steroids than it does sulfazine.

There wasn't a group for just colitis, and I don't have ulcerative or Crohn's disease, but figured maybe someone would have experience with this.