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Posted 10/2/2011 10:57 PM (GMT 0)
Ok.....so, is there anyone who has become pregnant with Crohn's and is on Remicade, Imuran and Pentasa?   If so...here is another question, is pregnancy detected in the "normal" sense?   I'm 2 weeks late, urine test show neg....but still feeling mild symptoms of being pregnant.   Could it be the drugs causing symptoms or could the drugs be masking a positive test?   ...p.s....this would be the first baby.
Posted 10/2/2011 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
Welcome to Healing Well, crohnsdaj! We have had several members who have had children while on Remicade. One member has had three healthy Remicade babies. Others have taken Imuran.

What symptoms are you having that you feel are pregnancy related? I recall when I was pregnant that my first indication was my breasts became tender. I doubt any of the three meds you mentioned would cause that...LOL.
Other symptoms like nausea and fatigue are side effects of Imuran.

It's been many years since I have have been pregnant. Hopefully someone with more current experience with the new urine tests will be along soon. In my day they killed that rabbit to find out is one was pg. Just kidding....
Posted 10/2/2011 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
I suppose you could have a false negative HPT, but it's unlikely. Have you tested with two different brands of tests? Or just one kind? I would try with a 2nd brand and if it says negative, then you are most likely not pregnant. I have taken remicade, 6mp (in early pregnancy, similar to imuran) and asacol (similar to pentasa) while pregnant and I was able to get a positive reading before I was even late.

I think it's possible that your cycle may be off because PMS and early pregnancy symptoms are nearly identical. Sorry if that makes you disappointed. Get another test for sure, but I would say that your meds will not mask the pregnancy. You either have HCG in your urine or you don't. Good luck!!!
Posted 10/2/2011 11:16 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the welcome!!  Well, I travel a lot....about every other week, and cycle always 28 days.   Have not traveled in over one month, two weeks late, tired, slightly sensative breasts, and constipated....who would have thought with Crohn's. :)   Home Preg Test negative....and back on road Monday with no chance of doctor visit or blood work.     I would have thought that the stress of traveling 50% would mess my cycle up...not relaxing and not traveling.  

More history... Crohn's for over 20 years... and currently 45 years.   I'm thinking menopause....but have been so regular...never missing a beat.

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