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MissBG I can relate to the feeling fat. I hear a lot about weight loss when we are actively sick, but for me I gained weight. Even though I was having a BM 15x/day on average, I put on easily 10lbs. And since starting prednisone 4 weeks ago I have gained more weight and my face is now a round...

I definitely have learned to listen to my body, not ignore symptoms, and take time for me! I have been off work since beginning of July on a medical leave. This time off has been a blessing. I head back to work on Monday so I am hoping it goes well balancing everything again. Although I am still...

Thanks for the warm welcome! David my GI said that she believed the fluid around my heart was from the Crohn's. Angrybird..I have now been on Imuran for a month. I was increased to 150mg last wednesday from 100mg. I am currently down to 5 (5mg) prednisone pills that I take with breakfast. I...

I just wanted to give a quick Hello. I am so excited about joining this forum and learning more about Crohn's and how to live with it. I was diagnosed after a 2week hospital stay in July. I have been sick since Dec 2011 and was initially diagnosed with UC in May but continued to get sicker even...