Im usually on 200mg a day, doctor reduced a few weeks ago as was feeling very tired and had a cold/virus which wasn't going away. Maybe I should go back up???...
Hi For 3-4 weeks now, I am struggling to pass anything in the mornings. I am not eating much either to be fair, but still think I'm constipated/or have inflammation in my rectum. This co-incideded...
ok saw GI He says the poor feeling is likely to be from a virus, I did catch a cold beginning of January. He has decreased the aza to 125mg....
i think they've done anemia test through blood tests I've been having. Feel a bit better today and got my GI appointment this evening. He has mentioned switching me to 6MP in the past, but would I...
thanks for all the advice. I don't know whether or not its the steroids causing the sweats, I'm only only 2mg a day now. Ive got a box of 28 steroid enemas, and only done like 3 in the last few...
ok, was checked for UTI, was clear. I started Pred march last year 30/40mg or there abouts, i've been on a slow taper due to artritis in foot. Then doc added sulfasalazine in September. I have been...
sorry forgot to mention, frequent urination, with a mild burning, I am trying to drink plenty of fluids.......
even writing this is hard... I have been diagnosed with indeterminate colitis, and am on 200mg azathioprine, 1000g sulfasalazine, and 2mg pred (tapering very slowly). At the start of January I had a...
Thanks marauder. It was great to see a reply whilst I wait for my appointment. I really don't want to come off the imuran as I've been on it since March of this year and feel it has made some...
Also is it possible to reverse poor bone density with vitamin d and calcium supplements?...
I been diagnosed with this. Short term prednisolone and long term Sulfasalazine helped a lot....
Apologies for any poor spelling grammar as typing out on my phone. My gastro doctor put me on Aza and Sulfasalazine together as I was having joint pain and the Sulfasalazine really helped ll me with...
ok He's keeping me of the Aza, and adding sulfasalasine 1000mg daily (when I was initially just on it I was on 3000mg a day) - he's also given me a script for steroid enemas - which cost £170......
So Aza and enema might the way forward? Whats the best rectal med then? bare in my oral asacol had no effect on me.... Also bearing in mind availability/cost cos I'm going to have to pick it up on a...
thanks kazbern and ipoop for your fast comments... seems like sulfa/enemas might be the way forward... Can I do a straight switch back? Will update tomorrow - any more comments appreciated... BTW...
Need advice - seeing my private consultant tomorrow (paying out of my own pocket) Jan 2012 - Started going toilet more and more increasingly each week - little blood in stool. Awful joint pain in...
thanks, aren't AZA and imuran the same thing? how you doing on it?...
You can't die from Chrons/Colitis so don't worry. I was diagnosed 2 years ago and you have your ups and downs. When your feeling normal its like you don't have the disease at all, but when it comes...
yep I'll call him tomorrow - I live in England, and we don't have direct numbers to doctors, but have to go through their secretary/PAs... I didn't have any vomiting, although at times felt I wanted...
Ok went to A& E last night, they took an x-ray and the doctor said looks fine, and that there is NO way the AZA caused this feeling. It was without a question of a doubt the most painful experience...
Hi I've been on Aza for 3 weeks only 50mg. My doc today told me to up it to 150mg. I had my usual 50mg dose in the morning, and then took an additional two tablets around 10pm just before bed. I then...
ok So i've been diagnosed with artritis in the ankle area. The doc ordered 10mg of prednisone daily and Sulfasalazine. Hope it gets better soon......
wow just went to GP and he's reffered me to the emergency department. Says I might be there for a while, I'll keep you posted. Will ask about the bone scan. Yep GP ordered MRI....
and yes ive had an x-ray at the AandE department of a hospital, so I don't know if thats something they would look for?...
thanks snow bunny. if it is an infection, could i ask for antibiotics now even if I have had this problem for a longtime, about to go to my GP.......
they didn't say anything about the ice/elevation. I've had swelling for over 30 days now. Surely something is very wrong. I did do RICE at the beginning and it was of little help....
Theres not much information on osteitis and osteomylistis out there. The latter looks quite serious. Seeing my GP this evening, but hospital appointment with the consultant in a month from know. I...
Unfortunately pain has returned, I got my results of MRI I will share with you kind people for any insight. Clinical indication: pain all the time below lateral malleolus and base of 5th metatarsal...
a quick update. After the therapy, the pain on the inside of the ankle is almost gone! However the pain seems to have shifted to the outer ankle area. Hopefully will clear up after another visit on...
Found out what the likely cause is: Navicular bone in ankle has moved position, the orthopaedic then applied some pressure and massage to get it back. It does feel a lot better, and I'm going back on...
yep NHS can be frustrating but at least its there! Have a appointment at a clinic today (MRI still on Friday) will keep everyone posted. Thanks for all the messages!...
HI Alcie, I don't think I have flat feet. However, since having this problem I have to dig in with my toes to aid walking, I think the flexible arches are a possibility. On another note, I've noticed...
yep I figured they were spamming. Off to hobble to get some ice... It does seem to help....
if by blood panel you mean blood test, I've had multiple this year and nothing stood out. I'm waiting for MRI then will be referred to the right team, this is how things are done apparently. Coming...
hi thanks for the reply. I have never had any steroids, just asacol. However the initial ankle pain was present before I had UC. There is considerable swelling and the foot is a lot redder than the...
Coming up to three weeks and still no improvement. GP said it could be arthritis due to UC.... Have an MRI scan next week so looking forward to seeing whats up....
thanks guys. Im in England so NHS. MRI will be covered by NHS. I will definately try to see an Orthopeadic doctor, but my GP wants me to do the MRI first, it just seems that this step by step process...
In January this year, I woke up in the middle of the night with an intense ankle pain. I am a M 27 years old. Earlier that day I went to the gym but performed my regular exercises (eliptical trainer)...