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I'm not sure how to help, I know that I had these same symptoms once I came off the Pred, only to go back on them cos it hadn't finished working it's magic! So I didn't make the same mistake I started on Entocort just before the Pred was finally done. Then slowly weaned off this too. All I can...

Hiya tina mc and welcome I agree, give your doc or IBD nurse a ring and tell them what's happening. In my experience Pentasa isn't gonna cut it alone, it's a maintenance med, but if you've got active inflammation you've got to get this under control first. You may need an additional med such as...

Hiya mama21princess and welcome Sorry you've got a dx of UC, hope the Asacol works for you. My friend who has UC is on Remicade with fantastic results. Don't know your health system so don't know if thismed would be cheaper? It's hard to ignore ignorant people, but ignore them you must! Other...

Yeah she's fine! Can't go into too much detail without her permission but she's ok, we speak on the phone 3 times a week and she's doing great, not to worry xxx

UnXmas, I'm exactly the same! I don't feel drowsy during the day and I'm defo much calmer, I'm still loving this Amitrip!

Hello again! I listened to Mike's advice some weeks ago, relax and give it time, he said. He wasn't wrong! I feel soooooooooooo much better! Good luck xxx

ha ha ha Pops, that's me, always projecting! xxx

http://www.nacc.org.uk/downloads/factsheets/employers.pdf Hiya Lotiee and welcome download this info from crohns and colitis uk, everything is there for your boss. you are protected by the Disability Discrimination Act (Equality Act 2010) there are also info guides for employees. If your work...

I have nothing but admiration for you aaronbishop! Kudos. alcoholism is very close to my heart, my partner is 5 years sober now, AA saved his life. We're here for you, to support and advise, and be a friend xxx

If you're not in the UK, you probably won't know this man - Rylan - off the X Factor, but his Mum has Crohn's. But it's good that it's on Sky news, it's a start! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frAT_jJaYZ0

If* Thank you so much! I don't know you, you must be a newbie? So, a big welcome from me, xxx

furiousfunker you were so kind to our scared and lost friend Amy. So tell me, are you a furious funker, music wise?

Fab news Craig, enjoy your hols and good luck, fingers crossed it doesn't get cancelled xxxx

Sorry peeps, I should've said, this diet was given to me after surgery (hysterectomy) It is restrictive, and I've used it many times, but only if I'm in agony! Then I slowly reintroduce veg and fruit back in. Here's another link, American I think, but it's good, and it's got veg and fruit...

I like low residue, it works for me when I have urgency & frequency. I also like this; http://www.whnt.nhs.uk/directorates/diagnostics/radiologydirectorate/preparation/x-ray/bariumenema/low_residue_diet.html When I'm flaring I like to stick to breakfast food too!

Hiya JustAYoungLad, I'm on season 3 now, bought the box set too, it's amazing! But... not as good as 24. Thanks for the good wishes xx

Hiya Kathy and welcome I've used Entocort many times and it's always worked for me, this is because my Crohn's is in the terminal ileum. Entocort only works in the small bowel and the beginning of the large, unlike Prednisolone which is the whole system. Do you know where your Crohn's is...

Thanks everyone! MikeinBklyn, thanks for that, I'm just so impatient! DougUte, am I special like in a Sunshine Bus way? lol Mistybear, I feel fine now! I had a blip, a few days flaring, but my cold has gone, I feel ok now! Doing my injection tonight, then gonna chill watching Prison Break! xxx

Poor you, I totally empathise! I'm on Amitriptyline and luckily this med had kicked in before the Humira. Read some of our experiences here http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=47926&highlight=amitriptyline Good luck xxx

Thanks Mike, that's good to know xx