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I have been diagnosed with microscopic colitis and keep having problems with my lower legs and ankles swelling. I get ptiing edema and they are very painful. Some lasix and aleve usually work after a couple of days, but it always comes back. I have had doppler studies done and no one can diagnose the problem.
Hi You should have auto immune , immunological tests like ANA,CBC,ESR,Igm,iGg etc tested. Often colitis with joint pains is an autoimmune disorder requiring immunosuppressive agents like azathioprine,cyclophosphamide,prednisolone.. But confirmation is a must if it's auto immune
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What Is The Cause Of Ankle Swelling?
Hi You should have auto immune , immunological tests like ANA,CBC,ESR,Igm,iGg etc tested. Often colitis with joint pains is an autoimmune disorder requiring immunosuppressive agents like azathioprine,cyclophosphamide,prednisolone.. But confirmation is a must if it s auto immune