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Thanks Cat & Jim It's what I love about this forum - it always makes me feel better! Take care 😎

Hi Joshuaa Please let us know what your GP thinks.

Hello guys Just need to vent. I have just had the best 7 weeks (in terms of my BM's) since my surgery last July and I am waiting to start 6MP once my liver has righted itself (it reacted to Imuran/Aza). I got a really bad cold a couple of weeks ago and this last week has been horrible - bad...

That's interesting. Those carrier agents must really be something as a lot of people on here have been OK with 6MP but not Imuran/Aza. Joshuaa - are you switching to 6MP?

Hello albertasweetie Apparently a lot of people who can't tolerate Aza are OK with 6MP - there are many examples on this forum. I will hopefully be starting 6MP soon as my liver reacted to Aza. Good luck and I hope it works for you.

Hello Totally agree with everything said above. I was on Azathioprine but my bloods showed that it was affecting my liver. Now that my liver is back to normal, I will be trying 6MP and hopefully that will work. I would definately give it a go and check out the advice on here for good tips to...

Hello It is worth asking your doctor to check your B12, vit D, magnesium, iron & folate and zinc to start with. My B12 and vit D were really low and I have started taking both and my energy levels are greatly improved. 😎

Happy Easter everyone. For those of you that can have chocolate - enjoy. For those that can't - we can dream! 🐰🐣💐🌞🍫

Just something ....... I don't think that Omeprazole is an antibiotic. When I was taking it, I was told it was a proton pump inhibitor and can help settle your tummy when taking other meds.

NGNG I like that. But also NY + your age. I met my hubby in a chat room 15 years ago. Started out as mates and quickly changed to soulmates. We have been through a lot especially during the last year with my diagnosis, emergency surgery and everything since - but I could not have done it...

Hi Jam I find that stress really has an effect on the state of my poos - generally a lot looser when I am stressed. I was really suffering from stress earlier this year and I was lucky enough to see a therapist. She introduced me to 'mindfulness' which I am finding really helpful. Here is a...

I know it is hard when a relationship breaks down and especially when you feel betrayed by your wife and your brother. I think you are going through a grieving process and you need to recognise that there are various stages that you will go through over the next few months. Just try to remember...

Hello Give your GP surgery a call, explain you are on benefits and they should be able to arrange free transport. If not try the CAB and see if they know of a volunteer driving service. Hope you get sorted. 😎

As Upsetmom said it can be one of the side effects especially when you increase the dose. However, if it continues more than a couple of days you should mention it to your doctor. With Easter coming up, it may be worth a quick call to your doctor tomorrow just to get their view in advance of...

Just take it slow. My hubby saw me a couple of times relaxing & listening to soothing music and decided he wanted to join in! You never know - maybe try that. There are loads of websites that allow you to download relaxing music for free. I have been downloading podcasts for mine. Good luck!

Hello When I had my surgery last year (at Rake Lane) they gave me tramadol once the pump pain machine was taken away. All I can remember is some nausea but I was also on loads of meds, so I cannot say for certain whether it was the tramadol. I know people that take it and it really helps with...

Hello Something that I have found really useful in dealing with stress is 'mindfulness'. A link to a website giving free resources http://www.freemindfulness.org/download. The breathing and just taking 5-10 minutes per day just for me have really helped. Hope this helps 😎

Hello tlc7376 Well done you - apparently you have now done the worst bit! I am now 8 months free of the ciggies. Keep up the good work and make sure you treat yourself to something nice with all that money you will be saving. 😎

Hi Nitty Glad to hear your liver is behaving itself. I can't wait for my menopause to start and the possibility of taking HRT as I am fed up with having periods. Take care 😎

Great idea and I have just signed up.