I'm glad you went the ER when you did. Jen77 is right... I've had many transfusions because of my profuse bleeding. When i had my last flare, I stalled and tried to wait it out thinking it would get...
Hi Sooper, I'm glad to hear your doc will be seeing you soon. From there on, hope they can find u the best treatment plan that's right for you. BTW, i did experience loads of blood, and it ain't fun...
Hope you can get a Dr REAL SOON! Please don't delay, cause without our health, we cannot make money that we need to. keep in touch~...
Hi Sooper, I haven't posted in awhile, but for some reason wanted to check out the forum for answers regarding alternative meds, and here i am...like i can't believe it, someone other than myself had...
Sounds like you had a good time. Welcome back:)...
I hear ya...the withdrawals are very difficult. it takes time for the body to recoup. I feel no matter what the drug is, there are always bad side effects. I have to very active teen boy's, if my doc...
I know its a double-edge sword...sorry about your dad. Atleast he was comforttable at the end. My dad past away too. He had colon cancer, but not sure if he was on pred. I'm glad you were able to get...
Okay, this is what my doc prescribed yesterday... MTX 6 pills instead of 5. Pred 5mg. and wants to see me in 2 months. I feel a lot better now, but i know how damaging the pred.can to your bones:( I...
OMG! You had all that and your only 22? I'm so sorry to hear that...so scary, i just turned 50! i better ask my doc about Entocort. He did not offer me this drug and as an alternative. I know this is...
Hi Kazbern, I'm at my rheumy's now. I asked him to put me back on pred. I've been so miserable for 2weeks now, that ill take that evil drug again, so i can get my life back. Anyways, doc put me on...
Oh, i forgot to mention, my doc said not to stop the MTX or my pain will only get worse. He told me that while still on the pred. I used to take 6 pills, then he lowered down to 5 cause i felt very...
Yeah, i don't want to go back on that evil drug...i called the doc yesterday and told me to hold off on taking the pred. He wants to see me tomorrow for f/u. The pain is so bad in both arms and...
Never thought in my wildest dreams, but i think i need to go back on the pred, ugh! My joint pain is getting worse, despite asacol, Vit D, b12, and folic acid, oh and MTX, can i add y and z while I'm...
@Minnietoty-hope you feel relief soon. I eat bananas when i have D, and sometimes it works. Just got a protein powder at the healthfood store. I heard that protein drinks lessen muscle ache. If i get...
Two days ago i thought i was starting a flare because my tummy was gurgling and also had joint pain, so i took my Asacol as prescribed(2 pills 3 times a day and the gurgling. When i woke up this...
Thanks, Kazbern! looking forward to all the good advice here. I don't feel like I'm the only one with this terrible disease. I'm glad the meds worked for you! It is no fun to have pain in the arms :/...
Hi minnietoty, Yes, my GI is aware of the drugs my rheumy prescribed. My GI wanted to put me on Remicade, but insurance did not cover, so the next best was MTX. I had a bone scan 2 years ago. results...
Hi all! I was looking for a support group and came across this one. i must say, this is where i want to hang out and meet other crohnnies that can relate to what I'm going through. Its sad that my...