• Welcome to Crohn's Forum, a support group for people with all forms of IBD. While this community is not a substitute for doctor's advice and we cannot treat or diagnose, we find being able to communicate with others who have IBD is invaluable as we navigate our struggles and celebrate our successes. We invite you to join us.

Search results

  1. archaeopteryx

    MRI due to possible Humira side effects

    I was off and on Humira for around 5 years until 2012. At that point I discontinued due to developing a severe rash on my head and behind my ears. My doctor switched me to Cimzia and that was when the fun began. I realized that when I was on Humira I had been experiencing progressively worse...
  2. archaeopteryx

    6-MP, does the hair loss ever stop?

    Well, the subject sort of says it all. I've been on 50mg of 6-MP daily since June to try to get my never-ending flare under control. And I'm losing hair like it's going out of style. My hair was already thin from a combination of malnutrition and anemia, and now it's getting even worse. I...
  3. archaeopteryx

    Colonoscopy medication

    I have a colonoscopy scheduled for Thursday to assess the colonic involvement of my Crohn's. I have had two CT scans this year which both showed some stricturing. I was told I could go under all the way (with Propofol) and wait for a while to get the test scheduled, or I could have a lighter...
  4. archaeopteryx

    Burning skin after hospital visit (neuropathy?)

    I'm mostly a lurker here, but I wanted to see if anyone could shed some light on what I'm going through since I got out of the hospital a week ago. I went in through the ER on June 5 for what I thought was a possible obstruction - severe cramping pain, nausea, unable to eat or drink anything. I...
Top