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Hi there, and welcome, I hope all goes well for you at the doctors. It takes time to get the right meds that suit you, and of course the diagnosis first. Let us know how you are. Best wishes. :welcome:

Hi there, I was on humira , giving myself injections for three months, as Meds did not work for me. I have Crohns so if it is not that, then it seems to me there must me meds you can take rather than injections. My hair stopped growing and became thin. It did not work for me and I ended...

Hi there That is wise. It may be short term to reduce inflammation and then you will be o.k if it is not Crohns. Keep asking questions that helps. I hope you feel better soon. Let me know how things are. If you have a question please ask. Best wishes

Hi there, and welcome, Yes, I understand your concerns about side effects of meds , I had the same feelings. However, if the inflammation levels are high as shown by blood tests and Calprotectin test, then you do need to have treatment. I did have to agree to many different trials ...

Hi there, and welcome, I have been on many different treatments until the right one for me was found viz Remicade infusions. There have been times when I said I was doing fine and was told that I actually wasn't. Have you had a Calprotectin test? They go on the level of inflammation...

Hi there and welcome, I did the switch the other way: Humira injections, which had limited success then Remicade infusions. I am currently well. We are all individuals in our illness so what works for me may not work for you. To make your injection easier, do it on the tummy. I am not...

Hi there and welcome, I hope all goes well for you in your treatment. It is interesting though I do not know about it. I was on Remicade infusions after I had tried many other meds which I reacted badly to, and did not work. The side effects were worse than my Crohns. I had to stop...

Hi there and welcome, It is good you have improved with a change of diet and no longer the pressure of work. Keep in touch with your doctor though perhaps ask for a Calprotecten test as this shows the level of inflammation, which may require further medication.. Diet does not stop...

Hi there and welcome, You sound very understanding so I do not need to tell you the most important thing is to listen to how he feels, and empathize. The most annoying thing, I often, met with was being dismissed with how well I looked! Also, those who said they new someone else with...

Hi there keep up the spirits, there will be better times ahead. Let me know how you are doing.:thumright:

Hi there, PACEALOT, We are all individuals in our response to treatment but once the correct meds are found, it does get easier. I spent three years trying different meds until I went on Remicade infusions. I even had spoken to the Surgeon and like you, was scared stiff! Yes, I too cried...

Hi there and welcome, I hope all your tests go well and they diagnose soon, finding the right treatment for you. Yes, it is not easy when you feel so unwell and have to go through tests. I had poor digestive system for years and was only diagnosed with Crohns when it became acute, severe...

Hi there and welcome, I suffered many episodes like that over the years and was diagnosed as having diverticulitis. I took meds but often put it down to what I ate when I was really unwell. Eventually suffering severe pain, I was diagnosed as having Crohns. Hopefully, it could be what you are...

Hi Mikey and welcome, I was on Methotrexate injections for 4 months which helped, but not enough. I then was on Remicade infusions over a year, and came off them as I had a reaction. However, I am now well and on a low doze of steroids for another problem. We are all individuals in our...

Hi there, I agree with all the advice given. Go for the Colonoscopy as scheduled and do not worry. Take the Prempak as instructed the day before, to clear the bowel. It is only a strong laxative. Add a cordial like Lime juice to it, to make it more palatable. Go for sedation too as it will...

Hi there and welcome, I am currently on Prednisolone, a small doze but have been on the others you mention. Weight gain is really the biggest problem for me and a bloated tummy. It is an individual thing ,what suits me may not help you. The main objective is to keep the inflammation down...

Hi there and welcome, I am sorry this is happening to you. I cannot answer your question but I am sure someone else in this forum will be able to help. I wish you well. Best wishes,

Hi there, and welcome, You certainly have had a bad time. This forum is great for support. I was not diagnosed until three years ago as having Crohns, when it came to a head. I understand what you say about meds as I had a lot of bad side effects, including Pancreatitis. Eventually, I was...

Hi there, and welcome, I hope all goes well for you, it takes time to get a diagnosis. Yes, it is normal to be sent for a colonoscopy and the results to go to your G.P. Your Doctor then will discuss the results with you and further treatment will be recommended. You will be referred to a...

Hi there, I am sorry to hear of the difficult time your friend is having, so much suffering. What a wonderful carer you are! I do hope you get good support from someone, it may even be just sharing your thoughts and feelings about it on this site. Illness, and dealing with illness can be...