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  1. AussieChick

    Humira - any positive stories

    Hey guys, So I am starting Humira in 2 weeks on top of my Imuran and Allopurinol. Can anyone tell me positive experiences using Humira? I've seen a lot of negative and I'm terrified. But my GI thinks this is exactly what I need, especially after not improving with any of the other meds, and I...
  2. AussieChick

    Azathioprine and Allopurinol

    Ok so I have been on Azathioprine (Imuran) for about 4 months now and been on 150mg. My ibd nurse has just emailed me and said they have my blood results back and that I break down Azathioprine in such a way that I will benefit from a reduction in Azathioprine to 50 mg daily and addition of...
  3. AussieChick

    Iron Infusion

    I am getting an Iron Infusion next week and I have no idea what to expect. Any advice and how long until I start feeling alive again ? :) :hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug::hug: Thanks
  4. AussieChick

    Humira in australia cost

    Hello, My GI has said if my current treatment doesn't work (which it hasnt been) then Humira injections are the next step. I have heard they are approx $2000. I have no private health, no centrelink help watsover (because apparently my partner earns too much, which is $100 over their limit and I...
  5. AussieChick

    Headaches coming off Pred

    Hey, I have been on Prednisolone 3 times now. I have just tapered off the third time and i have had the worst headaches!! It's been 5 days now and I am ok in the morning but by lunch time until i go to bed I have headaches :( Anyone else have this problem??? :ybatty::ybatty::ybatty:
  6. AussieChick

    Worried about Imuran side effects

    HEY Can anyone help me, I have just gotten back from the specialist and he has prescribed me Imuran!! Just reading a lot of the side affects and I am a little scared. I am currently on Pantasa and have tapered of Prednisolone...again. I am still having symptoms so I have to go back on the...
  7. AussieChick

    No Idea What I am Suppose to be Eating :(

    Hello, I'm extremely new to this. No idea what I'm doing really. I'm 27years old and I was diagnosed with Crohn's on 27/02/2013 :ymad::ymad: The symptoms started last year and after a colonoscopy was properly diagnosed. I have a specialist and I don't see him for another 3 weeks. Been put on...
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