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I was on Imuran, 200mg I believe for at least 7 or 8 years. Recently stopped taking it because the side effects were just too much for me. The constant itching if I was ever out in the sun drove me bonkers. I am seeing my specialist today about switching up the medications.

I've gone through a few parts of the forum and I have to say, it is amazing being able to contribute any information I can to people who are having problems or simply have questions. I look forward to contributing as much as possible in the future!

I have been fortunate enough to not worry about bulking up issues too much with the disease. I'm a division 1 shot putter and I weight plenty lol. One good idea is to find snack bars with plenty of protein in them that do not bother your symptoms. Try to eat throughout the day. When I'm not...

I was a hot sauce FREAK before I got diagnosed in middle school. To this day I still love spicy food and I make some of the best salsa around ;) Unfortunately I just can't do it anymore.. It was a sad day for me when I realized that the joy from eating the spicy foods just is not worth the pain...

I was on Remicade 6? years ago and it worked wonders for me! I was hastily taken off when my doctor revealed to me some problems with the drug at that time. I would love to get back on it however! I would say 2 Remicade infusions is better than no infusions and going straight to surgery. Give it...

Welcome! I was diagnosed when I was about 12 years old and I know it was very very hard for my parents to cope with their son having a life long disease. They tried to understand what it was like for me, and try as they might, they just could not begin to understand how it is. To read is one...

Hi ya'll. My name is Adam and I'm from near St. Louis. I am 23 now and was diagnosed about 10 years ago. Started with the usual symptoms and then a colonoscopy and diagnosis. I'm on a variety of meds, and my symptoms are mostly under control. I would say I have a successful life post diagnosis...