Here to say hello!

Hello All!

I'm new to this board - I've been hanging out over at Ulcerative Colitis for a few years now, but following hospitalisation in March of this year (and history of a fistula which I had surgery on, as well as an MRI showing an internal one in December 2015), I was told at my appointment yesterday they are happier with a diagnosis of Crohns'.. So, 13 years after my first symptoms, and 2.5 years after being diagnosed with UC, here I am!

I'm currently on infliximab (just had my third loading dose two weeks ago), and am due to start methotrexate on Monday - Imuran caused a really awful reaction from my liver, so I can't take that sadly. I'm also taking 4g/day Olsalazine. I'm veggie and (mostly!) dairy free - I still indulge every now and then in 'real' cheese and chocolate!

It's nice to virtually meet you all!

-Aimee

Hi.

I've seen you about on the UC board. Yeah, a fistula will usually create suspicion for Crohn's disease. I'm not that clued up on fistulas, but I think the internal one makes it even more likely that it's Crohn's.

Good luck with the infliximab and methotrexate - hope they work.

Hi Aimz,

Welcome to HW. Hoping the Remicade works well for you. Remicade has a proven track record with healing fistulas.

You've come to a great place for support and resource.