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  1. Laura1988

    Crohns disease in my gum

    Hi there, I have noticed since Feb that an area above top tooth has become very inflammed and red. It is localised to the one area but noticeable enough to cause questions from family/friends/colleagues. I went to the dentist who looked at the area, photographed and x-rayed it, he confirmed it...
  2. Laura1988

    Sudden reaction to Humira

    Hi There, Just wondering if anyone could advise me please. I was diagnosed with Crohns in May 2013. I started on steroids then gradually introduced Imuran. I am now taking 125mg of Imuran and have stopped the steroids completely. My consultant wanted to start me on Humira injections in June...
  3. Laura1988

    Humira Mishap!

    Hi everyone, I am currently taking humira (and imuran/steroids when needed). Today is my humira day and it is my 2nd day being on 1 every 2nd week. I went to do it, had my hand over the button but decided to shift in my seat and sit up straight. As I shifted I pressed the button, heard the...
  4. Laura1988

    Stabbing stomach pain - coming off steroids

    Hi there, I am currently coming off my steroids after 3 months. I am due to finish these this week. I was due to finish last week but I got a throat infection (I am on imuran as well) and my steroids were upped to 4, 3, 2, then back to 1 for a full week. Last week before my steroids were upped...
  5. Laura1988

    Heading for a flare up?

    Hi there, I was diagnosed with Crohn’s in May 2013 when I was admitted to hospital after being ill for 3-4 weeks. From when I was diagnosed I was given IV steroids 4 times a day. These were switched to 8 steroids a day gradually reducing them down by 1 every 2 weeks. I am now taking 1 steroid...
  6. Laura1988

    Capsule Endoscopy

    Hi all, I was recently (May 2013) diagnosed with Crohns Disease. I was diagnosed following a trip to A&E after being sick for 4 weeks. I had a endoscopy and a colonoscopy which confirmed I had Crohns in both my esophagus and large bowel. I am currently decreasing my steroids (should be...
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