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Posted 9/8/2016 4:55 PM (GMT -5)
For the last two nights I've taken my initial dose of 6MP. I did the initial TMPT test before starting and will do another blood test after 2 weeks. All of a sudden I'm having pain in my calf and my whole leg is tingly, aside from the pain the tingly feeling is like when your foot falls asleep. Walking around isn't helping at all. I read that 6MP could cause joint pain but I wouldn't think this is that since it's my calf plus the tingley feeling. Is this normal? Or should I be worried? Thanks!!
Posted 9/8/2016 5:36 PM (GMT -5)
It may or may not be 6mp. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and venous thromboembolism can be a risk of having ulcerative colitis. I don't want to worry you but perhaps it' something to check out as soon as possible. With me all my problems always seem to happen on a weekend but you've got tomorrow Friday to call and ask your GI.

Here's a link:
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2689424/

and a quote from that link
The key to reduction of risk for thrombotic events in inflammatory bowel disease patients appears to be the control of the inflammatory process per se. Also, some of the medications used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease may directly inhibit platelet activation. These include 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA)-containing medications (eg., mesalazine, olsalazine)[22], azathioprine and its metabolite, 6-mercaptopurine (6MP)[23] and infliximab[24].

Hope you get some answers. Good luck.

PS Are you the pill? The paper (link) said oral contraceptives could also be a problem.

Post Edited (imagardener2) : 9/8/2016 4:51:20 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/8/2016 5:42 PM (GMT -5)
Ditto what imagardener2 said, I was thinking a possible DVT or other clot as we're at increased risk as uc patients. Certainly see a doctor or nurse and have it checked out. Your primary care doctor or an urgent care should be able to tell.
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