Guest guest Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 > I have a quick question for all the UC folk out there. I am in the midst of a flare, going on a month now, and suddenly I am getting swollen ankles, and a swollen knee joint. In all my previous flares, and I have had UC for over 20 years, I did get arthritis in my hands when in the midst of a flare. Has anyone with UC ever had this, and how long did it last, what did you do? Hi Cathleen, The first few flares I had with UC (20 years ago) were preceded with swollen joints in my hands and fingers, but ever since then I have mostly gotten swollen ankles with the flares. I also get sore red splotches on my shins at the same time. The swollen ankles usually go away in 3 or so days and the splotches fade in about a week. I just do my best to stay off my feet and keep them raised. Prednisone used to help, but so did time and elevating them. When I was diagnosed with UC I was in art school and my hands were very important to me and that is where the swelling occurred. Later on, I had work where I was on my feet all day. I always thought the disease attacked the part of my body I needed to use, so that I had to stop what I was doing and take it easy for a awhile. I haven't had any issues with swollen joints/ankles since starting SCD a year ago and I'm sorry to hear that it can still be a problem when on the diet. Wish I better advice, I hope you feel well again soon, Hannah UC 20 years SCD 1 year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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