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    Inflammation level

    I've just have a blood test and stool sample and me inflammation level have gone from 700 to 1300. When I was first diagnosed in July 2014 the level was 2,000. I'm on imuran and 7.5mg of steroids. I was on 5mg, but my doctor increased it after my level rose.. Does this mean I'm closer to a...
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    Confused

    I'm currently on 75mg of Imuran and 10mg Steroids and tapering down zero steroids in 2 weeks. I'm feeling like I'm in remission. Now my parents want the get me off all this medication and try diet and vitimans recommended from a Doctor who uses natural therapy (vitimans and special diet). I've...
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    Cramping

    I've been having cramping in my stomach tonight. Worst I've had since I've been diagnosed on 4 July 2014. How bad should it be before I see a doctor? Maybe I'm just having a bad day. Current meds - 25mg steroids, 75mg Imuran
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    Disgusted.

    I was diagnosed early July 2014. Started on 30mg of steroids for 2 weeks. Then started Imuran 25mg after 2 weeks. Increased Imuran to 75mg a week later. Then after a blood test a week later, I'm told my liver is not looking well and to ruduce Imuran to 50mg and steroids to 25mg. I then go to...
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    Crohns MAP Vaccine

    I've been reading about the potential "Crohns MAP Vaccine" on their web site. They are trying to raise £380'000 to bring the Vaccine to human trial. Please read when you have time. I'm wondering why the fundraising is going so slow. Itbsounds exciting. Is it because people think it has...
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    How long does it take for steroids to work?

    I have been on 30mg of steroids for about 10 days and still no improvement. Still going to the toilet about 8 times a day. Doctor said I should be feeling better in about a week. I know everyone is different, but how long should Steroids start to work? I starting to think they will of work...
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    13 with Crohn's - can I play sports?

    I am a 13 year old and was diagnosed 1 weeks ago. I have been on steroids. My doctor say I should not play sport for now, but I feel good enough to start. I run 4km crooks countries. Any feed back? I have a race July 22 and I would love to do it.
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