On no UC meds for three weeks, on imuran, but UC is bad!

I'm wondering if I should ask my doc for a short term of prednisone. 5 ASA do nothing for me so she took me off and we started imuran. I've been on imuran for 7 days only, my two weeks will be this Friday.

 My bleeding is bad, I have terrible diarreah and pain in my colon.

Any suggestions?

I have pred of my own left over from when I used it last year. OMGI need some relief.

Thanks

well my doc wanted me to try imuran first. It's hard to get an answer from her or a nurse!

yup, i agree with fruit - but i would go for a low dose to start - normal protocol is to start high and taper, but since pred screws with me so bad, i tend to do the minimum and move up if i have to -

what are you doing for the inflammation diet wise ?
what about fluid intake ?
what are you doing mentally ? watching any 3 stooges ? those idiots ALWAYS make me laugh -

sorry you're hurting -

Post Edited (soystud) : 10/9/2012 10:40:02 AM (GMT-6)

Thanks all.

I'm taking Vitalyte all day long, well three scoops throughout the day. No dairy, no gluten and just trying to eat eggs, applesauce, soups, and very well steamed veggies.

I do have a call and fax into my doctor.

Thanks you guys it's nice I can get teary-eyed to my forum friends!

There's a light at the end of this tunnel, I'm imagining it now!

Can you believe I'm building a home right now and trust really serious on this, there is no stress involved. I can't explain way, but in short the home is  a gift. But with all this goodness floating around, if you don't feel well, it hard to be happy about things. You've got to understand that right?

Pray for me and I will pray for you. Thank you!

Pred should bring u some relief ! Till ur further along with other med ! I will hope for u. Get rest and have a laugh or 2 to help the pain! There IS light at the end of the tunnel !