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Have been experiencing knee and foot joint pain for around 5 years. There has never been any visible joint swelling. I have already been evaluated extensively by a rheumatologist. HLA-B27, RA/CCP, ANA, ENA, tTG, ANCA, uric acid, CPK, bone scan and MRI were all normal. ESR and CRP have also remained normal. I have noticed a strong pattern with my bowel movements: whenever I become constipated, my knee and foot pain becomes worse. After passing stool, I get significant relief in the joint pain. Could constipation, IBS-C, pelvic-floor dysfunction, or another gastrointestinal problem contribute to this type of musculoskeletal pain? Please advise what further gastrointestinal evaluation or treatment you would recommend
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Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's or Ulcerative colitis) can have extra intestinal manifestations among which arthritis or arthralgia is one of the feature. But this needs evaluation by a Gastroenterologist. Colonoscopy is a crucial investigation in ruling out this possibility
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