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ulcerative colitis with extreme uper back pain

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I have ulcerative colitis.. had it for a few years now, im 17, im male.

Recently ive been having extreme upper back (more so round the shoulder blades) and extreme pain around the chest by the rib cages.

It seems to get better pain wise, when i eat food.

Ive tried vicodin, dosent work. My MD perscibed me flexaril but it only goes so far.

If anyone has a reason or wants to know more but my symtpons just reply or email me!

thanks
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replied October 25th, 2009
Ankylosing Spondylitis? See a Rheumatologist. Try drinking yerba mate (an herbal tea) for the Ulcerated Colitis, it has worked for me.
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