I had a lot of joint/muscle pain with my UC. My colectomy was 6 years ago and I still have bad joint pain. With my ostomy, it may be partly due to dehydration. I was recently tested for Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis and those were negative. Just because we are "cured" of the UC doesn't mean our body isn't still affected from my understanding. I take tylenol or my MD gave me Celebrex and a muscle relaxer which also helps. Don't take Advil!