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thanks Patricia!! Keep us posted on how it goes. Through all of my research I've found very few people who have been able to successfully taper off the pred without having to switch to 6-MP, Remicade, Humira, or some other "higher level" drug at the end of the taper. I'd like to stay on the...

Twinkle Toes, I'm glad things are working out for you with the prednisone. Also, I like the Osteen quote :). Have you ever tried to taper off the pred before? It's interesting that if this is your first time, your doctor is already going for Humira or Remicade after the taper. Today was my...

Thanks everyone for you input!! It is very helpful. :) I've been taking Lialda for about a year now and I will continue to take it as a maintenance med. I'm worried that it won't keep me in remission as i taper off the pred. Jennifer, thanks for the info. I'm taking 9 mg of Entocort. I've seen...

Hello, I'm wondering how many people have had any luck with prednisone and their Crohn's symptoms did not return after the taper. I have never used this drug before because I have heard that it is just a temporary fix and Crohn's symptoms will return at the end of a taper. Is there anyone who...