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    My first robotic surgery experience

    Thankyou for your post and I'm sure many on the forum will be interested. I'm happy to hear it went so well .
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    When do mesalazine suppositories start working?

    Mesalazine tablets four times daily and solpadine suppositories one at night
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    Complete Proctocolectomy

    I hope you feel better really soon
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    When do mesalazine suppositories start working?

    I think we're all different as to how well or quickly meds work for us.I've used them off and on for 16+ yrs and do ok with them.When I bleed I us them for a few weeks twice daily then when the bleeding eases I use one a day as maintenance.Sometimes though,I needa course of steroids to clear...
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    Very worried - Possible Crohn's diagnosis for my 9 year old daughter

    I'm so sorry,it's not a nice situation to be in for your daughter or yourself. There are many on the forum whose children have been diagnosed and I'm sure someone will be along soon to advise you and offer support.
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    First surgery panic

    I myself have so far swerved surgery but there are many on the forum who've had it and from what I understand most are glad they did.I'm sure someone will reply to you very soon to put your mind at rest.
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    I am 60 years old and just diagnosed. Can anyone relate?

    Thanks for all the info M.L.P. I was aware that My MRE answer wasn't up to scratch that's why I recommended a search.I was tired,but that's not an excuse to be sloppy. I'm not sure whether or not I was scoped when my calprotectin levels where high but a course of steroids cleared it up then.I...
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    I am 60 years old and just diagnosed. Can anyone relate?

    MRE is an x-ray tube that takes pics of any part of your body that needs investigation.They slide you into it and your digestive area will show what's going on.It takes approx 30mins.You take a prep.to clean you out,the day before.If you go on "search"you will get a better explanation than I've...
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    I am 60 years old and just diagnosed. Can anyone relate?

    I think I've been pretty lucky,in fact I know I have.Although urgency is a part of my life now,it's mostly during the morning so I can plan my life around it.But being retired helps too.I take 6 mezalazine tablets daily and can take more should I need to.I also use Asacol suppositories once a...
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    I am 60 years old and just diagnosed. Can anyone relate?

    I was d'xed 15yrs ago aged 58. Everything was scarey and sometimes it still is.But you learn to read your own symptoms and it does get easier.Meds are trial and error.What suits one person will not suit another.Same with diet. A daily diary can help.Note what you've eaten and what symptoms...
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    Documentry on crohns.

    I made sure we watched it last night,if only to remind my husband how bad it can get.I enjoyed it and was close to tears sometimes.I know it was the story of one person in particular plus the brave girls with the stomas,but I would like to see another view as that of the rugby player.There are...
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    I am 60 years old and just diagnosed. Can anyone relate?

    Hello and welcome but sorry you have to be here.There are quite a few of us on the forum who where diagnosed later in life.I was d'xed in my early 50s,16yrs ago.I can relate to your present problems,as I find it difficult to leave the house in the mornings.Luckily, I don't work and I'm in awe of...
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    Prednisone necessary?

    It needs time to work properly.There can be some side effects,but those on the forum who have had them will be glad to advise.If you're beginning to feel the benefits it's worth sticking to it for a few more weeks .
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    Prednisone necessary?

    I agree with the above.Why take risks ? None of us like prednisone but it does what it's supposed to do for most of us. Feel better soon.
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    Continuing to catch up on medical stuff.....

    Oh dear me,sounds like they're not going to allow you be get bored. I hope it all gets sorted soon.....
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