Just joined this community to try and find some support for a chronic pain that I am having. I was diagnosed with Crohn's back in 2000 and had a resection in 2001. I have been on several different medications since then and am currently taking Imuran and Pentasa to control my disease. The Crohn's seems to be under control. For the last year, however, i have been having a pain in my lower back (actually it is more in my buttocks). My GI doctor didn't seem to think it was anything, probably a muscular thing. Went to the Chiropractor 7 times to no avail. My Family doctor thought it might be Sacroiliac joint inflammation, but my x-ray came back normal???!!! I am at my wits end with this and have been reduced to tears more than once over it. I have a hard time doing everyday activities like getting out of bed in the morning, getting up out of a chair or adjusting my position in a chair, rolling over in bed, putting on socks and shoes,bending down to pick something up, etc.. The pain is not present when I am active, just when I bend or adjust my position during inactivity. I know that Crohn's and arthritis can go hand in hand, so i am convinced that this is related to my Crohn's. If anybody can relate or has any suggestions I would greatly appreciate the support.