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was at hospital yesterday and the surgeon has given me a date for an irreversible ileostomy JUNE 6th I am really unsure how I will cope mentally and physically I am 56 yrs old and have suffered with Crohn's since my early 20s I have had a resection years ago but cannot remember much at present...

Nice to know i have now found a forum where people are understanding and are able to re assure you if you have any issues regarding your disease.i do appreciate having some support Andy

At times i think the consultants are there to keep you ticking over as the prednisilone was helping and i was able to work they left the steroid usage alone .i am type 2 diabetic tablets only i am now unable to work i do take weekly tablet for my bones, Andy

yes i have had my bone density monitored i believe the steroids have caused untold damage i suffer from osteoporosis and associated bone trouble. The trouble i have is that my mum had crohn's disease and she passed away this year through the crohn's the doctor wants me to go into the same ward...

hello i have been on 20mg prednisolone daily sometimes having to increase to 30 during flare ups i am also on b12 injections every 3 months i believe i have tried all treatments avaliable Andy

Hi i have had crohns for 34 yrs and i am now facing the prospect of an ileostomy i have been on humira for the past 18 months coupled with prednisolone in fact i have taken pred daily for the past 20 yrs i have had one resection when i was in my early 20s i also have suffered with associated...