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I took prednisone from may (40mg) all the way up until September 1st. When i dropped to around 15mg i started getting symptoms such as pain and D again. This is pretty normal when you drop to a lower amount, i then went back up to 25mg and tapered all the way down. And since September 1st ive...

While i was on 6mp i noticed severe fatigue. One night I was sitting watching tv with my family and couldn't keep my eyes open, which is rare for me. Also, I found i was short of breath a lot and slept for long periods of time. I found I had become anemic not sure if it was due to the 6mp or not...

I would recommend getting blood test to check b12 absorption and iron levels at least. I found I was slightly iron deficient so i take iron supplement daily. Also, check with your nature store they usually have a holistic doctor or vitamin expert which can assist you with your condition. I find...

Thank you all for your advice and experiences. As for diet I try to avoid seeds, nuts, or any type of skin (such as potato, apple, etc). Also, I avoid rough raw vegetables like broccoli and cabbage unless steamed or softened first. I am able to eat moderate portions of lettuce, though if too...

Hello Pen, thanks for the warm welcome and your input. I am sorry you had to endure surgery, but glad that it helped alleviate your pain. I consider myself very lucky to have caught the disease early on, and to minimize damage by inflammation. Although I do get some diarrhea, my main symptom...

Hello Everyone. My name is Joey (19 years old) , and my crohn's story starts while I was away at school. Over the course of a few months I began to notice major weight loss, diarrhea, and eventually stomach pain. I went to see a local GI doctor who thought it was IBS (due to the stress of being...