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I've been on 6MP for around 20 years now and haven't had any noticeable side effects. It's very similar to Imuran. All medications have possible side effects unfortunately. Untreated Crohn's can bring a lot of problems as well that are just as scary. Remember that if you do experience any side...

In all honesty those symptoms could be caused by either of those medications. Hopefully they won't last though. Sometimes side effects may go away over time. Try eating something before you take them to see if that helps with the nausea. As for the aches, try a heating pad, warm bath and/or...

My husband is basically bedridden and is severely depressed because of the constant pain and not being able to move around freely. He does the same thing you're describing. Other people don't understand it because all they see and hear is negativity but can't feel your pain or your sense of...

I'm sorry to hear that teeny5. :( Luckily you're in California so I don't think you'll ever go without insurance. The cost of a chronic illness is huge so often times the most important thing is to keep your insurance if possible. If you worked less I wonder if you would qualify for Medicaid (I...

Ozboz are you currently going to therapy for depression and anxiety? If not I highly recommend it. Even just talking about it with someone other than family or friends can be really helpful. There may be therapists in your area that deal specifically with people who suffer from a chronic...

Great news Lisa! Very happy for him. :D My husband is waiting for a judge as well. Problem is that SS didn't have all of my husband's medical records. They were missing 2014-16. Basing their decisions off of old records and we have no idea why. They received everything they needed to get his...

Some music stores etc may even offer a payment plan. Many people can be more than understanding if you give them a chance. Starting a gofundme is also a start and you could get friends and family to donate and share the link with their friends (you won't be able to share the link on the forum...

It's possible but there's really no way to know for sure without having some tests done. It's good to have a colonoscopy done every few years just to make sure that things are ok and to do regular colon cancer screenings since we're more at risk but if you're in a flare then scopes may need to...

Welcome back although sorry it's under these circumstances. Whenever I see mucus or blood I let my GI know in case they want to run any tests. Mucus is usually a sign of inflammation and the blood could be anything from irritation to ulcers (I've had bright red blood coming from ulcers in my...

Hello Sadface and welcome to the forum! :) I'm sorry to hear about what you're going through. I had to look up Hirschsprung's disease because I've never heard of it before. According to Mayo Clinic the only treatment is surgery. What were the doctors suggesting that you can't afford (if it's...

I'm sorry to hear that Tubes. :( Do you take any medication to treat the Crohn's?

If the pain is severe then you should report it to your doctor. If you start having nausea, vomiting or fevers then report that as well or go to the ER. The main concern is a possible perforation which could lead to sepsis, surgery etc.

I was actually able to down that prep without mixing it with anything. It doesn't taste like the usual nasty salty prep. Just different.

It's actually my favorite prep as odd as that sounds. I've thrown up from other preps before mainly because of the volume you had to drink. With Suprep, there's hardly any prep to drink. Main thing you have to do is keep drinking liquids. I was able to have jello and other juices and just enjoy...

Hi Charlieboyy and welcome to the forum. :) My insurance wouldn't pay for their removal unless I got sick around 6 times a year (with tonsilitis or strep etc). Hopefully yours covers it. The recovery isn't fun and the Lortab made me itchy and quite inebriated but it was all worth it. If you do...

I'm almost tempted to leave it but if you'd like it gone then I'll delete it. :)

Entyvio is fairly new compared to the other biologics out there so not as many members have been on it. Although upon doing a search on the forum I see that member ADC claimed that it put them into remission back in 2014. They mention it in this thread...

Please report any errors or issues in this thread: http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=79946 If only one person is having this issue then it's possible that it could be on their end but if there are multiple reports then the owners will look into it.

Steroids require a prescription because a doctor is needed to properly monitor you. Failing to taper and dose properly with Prednisone could result in extreme side effects and even death. Please take care of yourselves and do not self medicate with steroids. This thread is now closed.

test edit test: Forum is being picky on where I can post. Certainly wouldn't let me create a new thread. The owners have been notified. Haven't heard back yet unfortunately. :(