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  1. jamieariss

    Have I Been Prescribed Wrong Meds?

    I know I need to direct this question to the doctor (and I will). I just wanted to hear from you :) I've been prescribed Pentasa (mesalamine). However, I dont have UC, I have crohns. Not ileocolitis but ileitis... The affected area of my intestines is my ileum only, my large intestine has never...
  2. jamieariss

    Pre Cancer / Dysplasia

    Hi all, Had the biopsies back from the lab and i've been told the area of of where my crohn's is, shows the cells are not growing/dividing properly anymore and are malignant, was told it could be the early signs of cancer but could also just go away on its own. Only another routine colonoscopy...
  3. jamieariss

    Negative Colonoscopy

    Hi all, Yesterday I had a colonoscopy as i've not been on medication lately, but the results came back clear. It was great new to hear but today i've been feeling like i have been for the past year. Ill. Anyone had a clear colonoscopy but still had symptoms? I'm going to ask my doctor for a...
  4. jamieariss

    Hereditary?

    Hi all, I don't have children and haven't made a decision about whether i will want them one day. I have generally been put off as I wouldn't think it fair if i was to pass on a duff gene. My mother has crohn's but was diagnosed after giving birth. I just wanted two questions answered...
  5. jamieariss

    Mouth / Throat Ulcers

    Hi all, I usually get them on the inside of my cheeks and on the side and tip of my tongue, but for some reason i've for them on the back of my throat. This is painful when swallowing. Why would they be in my throat? :confused2: Any cool tips for avoiding them? :ycool:
  6. jamieariss

    Azathioprine. No Success

    Hi all, I like success stories but unfortunately this isn't one. After being on Azathioprine 100mg for over 8 months it was decided i would come off them as they were not working. It looks like they made my fatigue A LOT worse also. No luck. Currently waiting for my colonoscopy to see the...
  7. jamieariss

    Malnutrition

    Hi guys, I have been thinking i'm suffering with malnutrition. I have dropped 75Kilos to 67 in under 6 months. (165 pounds to 147 for the Americans). May not sound like much but 67 kilos on me looks so bad, so thin. I'm dead pale (and this is not due to little sunlight as i know how i look...
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