Imuran

I've recently started Imuran after discovering that Pred. is probably the worst thing that I could ever take-- Meaning that I end up with the chills, a headache, and I vomit like crazy when I take as small as 10mg; I ended up in misery three different times going from 40mg to 20mg to 10mg... it was awful. It's terrible and my doctor has said that it's uncommon that someone react that way.. anyhow.
He's put me on Imuran and honestly, I really was scared to take it thinking that I may react the same way as I did with the Pred. Though, I took it and no issues thus far (I'm very excited about this). My doctor said that it takes about two to three moths to start taking action, I was just wondering has anyone who is on this medication noticed if works sooner than that? I'm going to the bathroom about 15 times a day now and I think that in three months, there's not going to be much of me left...

Post Edited (Kanditron) : 8/25/2007 10:47:12 PM (GMT-6)

You may get as lucky as I as and notice a difference in 7 weeks. Though I personally think that either 6mp or Imuran will affect any inflammation faster if the flare is mild/moderate than if the flare is severe. With a severe flare, it only stands to reason that it would take longer to heal. I will keep my fingers crossed for you that it will work quickly!

That's sooooo long.

My doctor has never suggested enemas for me and I'm guessing that it's probably because I have pancolitis. I'm not sure, but he has never said a word about it. I suppose I could just ask.

Hi There - my husband started the Imuran along with prednisone to help it "kick in" (I realize you can't tolerate the prednisone)

That was 3 1/2 months ago - and we are tapering the prednisone - it is helping and working but he is not in a true remission as he still needs pain meds to be functional. I understand it can take 3-6 months to work.

However the advice of a few on this board about the rectal meds.....we started them on June 26th and on July 2nd there was a noticeable improvement. The improvement was such that he went from a total recluse with uncontrollable urges and living in the bathroom and bed to being able to go out for a few hours and socialize which was a major thing. We would be careful about food before going out - made sure he ate first - spent some time in the house and use the bathroom before going out. While out and needing to eat making sure it was smaller amounts and not be too far from home.

My husband uses Colocourt. There are others out there and the doctor should know which would be best to prescribe for you. Hopefully you can retain it for at least 2 hrs before having to dispel it or part of it as most of the medicine would be absorbed. My husband had a problem holding them for many hours but after 2 - 3 hours due to gas primarily he would go to the bathroom but there was very little coming out as it was only the gas so he was absorbing most of the medicine. Maybe they will provide some additional help and comfort for you until the imuran takes a better hold. Hopefully it won't be too long for you.