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Posted 4/14/2011 1:31 PM (GMT 0)
I would like to know if anyone has had an allergic reaction to steroid? I was prescribed Entocort for Colitis. I took as prescribed over 6 weeks and weened off.
It did stop the D. When the D came back, a few weeks later, I was told to go back on the Entocort and this time I started having rashes pop up and then go away. They increased in frequency and itch. It was like hives and they appeared on shoulder, or side or neck or leg. I started taking Benedryl to stop the itching which made my heart flip. I stopped the Entocort and the rash stopped after a day.
I was just diagnosed with Colitis in January. The doctor tried two drugs before the Entocort. Liaida and Walchol. Neither worked. I'm afraid now that I seem to be allergic to steroid. I am flaring severely and fear nothing can stop it.
Anyone ever experience this?
Posted 4/14/2011 2:16 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not exactly allergic to steroids but I am highly sensitive. There are other meds to try that can help get you into remission. Do you know where your Uc is - what part of the colon?
Posted 4/14/2011 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
I had an allergic reaction to a steroid enema (I think it was called Cort enema). From the tops of my legs up to my ribs I turned bright red and it itchy. A Dr. told me it was an allergic reaction to an ingredient in the med.
Posted 4/15/2011 3:35 PM (GMT 0)
My colitis was diagnosed by colonoscopy and a biopsy and I was told by GI doctor it is collangenous colitis. I understand now that it is different from UC (by reading here). Reading the forum has been a good education for me. It is so helpful. I have stomach pain and when I eat there is a grinding feeling in my gut until it all comes out like water. With D 20 times or more all day and night, I drink lots of water to help prevent dehydration. The GI doctor will see me next Wednesday to discuss something other than the steroid. But, I am just afraid the steroid is all that will work to stop this flare. They have not looked into my small intestine which might be needed. I was told that this is an easy fix and it has been anything but easy. It started 8/2010, and still going strong. I cannot leave the house and don't want to eat anymore for fear of what follows.
I have an alternative doctor here. After reading posts, I thought I might ask her about the LDN. Any opinion for me on that?
I'm new to this forum and want you to know it is a wonderful place when you feel this bad. Others sharing gives hope, and I'm so grateful. Thank you for your caring replies.
Posted 4/15/2011 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Have you tried modifying your diet. I finally got my bleeding and diarrhea stopped when I gave up dairy products.
I also don't eat chocolate, and I eat very little RAW fruits and veggies. Also I don't eat spicy foods.
Posted 4/16/2011 4:16 PM (GMT 0)
I would suggest a liquid diet to give your colon a bit of a break. Have you tried eliminating any dairy,yeast,sugars,etc from your diet ? Are you taking any probiotics or psyllium ? What are some of the other things you've tried ?
Posted 4/18/2011 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you. I am modifying my diet. I have eliminated gluten, dairy, yeast, corn, and sugar.
I was so sick last week I could not leave the house. I decided to begin the steroid, Entocort again at one pill. The rash has not come back, and the one Entocort per day is helping slow things down and I feel better. I think I am allergic to certain foods. I am thinking about doing a juice fast of just fruits and vegetables for awhile. Has anyone had success with something like that?
But, I am seeing now, it is probably some foods doing the damage.
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