My GI has told me no aspirin or Advil - can cause a flare. I'm not willing to take the change. Judy...
I will have been on Imuran for 1 year next month. Went to see my GI last week and she says that the Imuran appears to be working. I'm guessing, my lack of symptoms along with great monthly blood work...
I didn't sleep a full night for more than a year. Up at 1, then 3, then 5 I was out of bed. I tried to relax. I didn't take anything to help me sleep. This was just 1 of the symptoms I had on pred....
Almost 1 year on Imuran. Almost 4 years on Salafalk. Judy...
My personal opinion is that as UC folks we need to focus on healthy eating and put less focus on losing weight. Since so many of us have to personalize our daily foods, losing weight is tough. Some,...
I know within 4-8 hours! Judy...
I am not a gambler. My meds will hopefully give me a longer term remission. I will stay on my meds. Imuran is to help give us a better chance of staying in remission, but like life nothing is 100%...
First, I think your doctor has overstated things. If, in fact, your colon was "slammed shut" then you would be in for emergency surgery because nothing would get through at all. Second, I agree you...
Yes, some pills are harder on your system then others. I would review with you GI or your pharmicist your pill regime and find out if any of them may be hard on your colon. My GI, for example, won't...
I agree with princesscolon. I am also surprised they don't start you on pred to get the bleeding stopped and the ullcers healed and then get you on Imuran. Judy...
Yes. Unfortunately, too much experience. It takes me months to get my blood count back up to normal. I would still advise my GI / physician if I were you. Pred does not turn things around in a day....
In your case the emergency room is the first place you should go. Please seek medical attention. Judy...
I started last February at 50mg and had weekly test. After a couple months she moved me up to 100 mg and I continued with weekly tests. It's worthy to note that I was weaning off of prednisone at the...
You should go to emergency. This is not something to self analyze or self medicate. Please take care of yourself. Judy...
I have been on Imuran for almost a year. Except for having to go for regular blood tests I don't even know I'm on the drug. I take 100 mg a day in the morning. It was a big decision for me to move to...
I've been on pred twice. This last time for 1 year. I am now on Imuran with no problems. Yes, it's possible to be on small doses of pred for a long time as long as you are monitored. Speaking of...
I had severe difficulty weaning off of Pred this last time. For 5 months I was sick every 2 weeks (after tapering) for 1-3 days with headaches and vomiting. I was on Pred for a year - didn't sleep...
Here's a link to tell you about Pantoloc: http://chealth.canoe.ca/drug_info_details.asp?brand_name_id=47&rot=2#Indication it says it's often used in combination with an antibiotic (Flagyl) to...
So many of us have been there. I have photos of me with my moon face. When I see them now I am stunned! It's a vanity thing for sure (it was for me). However, I'm glad you a feeling well! Judy...
I started Imuran in February as I was tapering off of Pred. My last Pred dose was in May (after 50 weeks!). I don't notice anything begin on Imuran. And, that's a good thing. I want to continue to...
I've been off prednisone for 3 months - after being on it for a year - and the weight is just starting to very slowly come off. Remember, because you stop a drug doesn't mean it's out of your system....
I had severe withdrawal when I tapered. Every 2 weeks for 5 months I would get severe headaches and vomiting for 1-2 days. I have had 1 more episode of this since May and I think it was a mind / body...
Hi there. So sorry your having difficulty. I was on on prednisone for a year! So, I can feel your challenges. Yes, the brain works in weird and mysterious ways on Pred. I was promoted into a new job...