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    Pain when breathing

    Hi I may of posted a similar thread a while ago but didn't get much advice, so I just want to see if anyone taking methotrexate has a similar problem. So I take methotrexate injection every Friday evening 15mg. On Saturday especially in the morning It is painful when breathing, even more so...
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    Blood in stool.

    Hi I had blood in stool. Now this does occasionally occur, however there was a fair amount of blood with congealed blood. Usually there is a tea spoon or so but there seemed to be a lot more this time. Any ideas? Thanks Cam
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    Sore throat!

    Hi I have a sore throat, I think it is Strep throat. Given I am taking Humira and methotrexate should I tell my Dr? Also should I tell my GP or IBD specialist nurse? Thanks Cam
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    Anti-depressants-Do they work?

    Hey Since a young teenager I had depression. Then I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease which hit me quite hard, then the medication etc.. I have dark thoughts frequently but I also feared asking for help from my Dr. I feared the label, the stigma attached with mental health and I am not a...
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    Methotrexate side effect

    Hey I have had a on and off persistent rash for quite some time now. I have tried changing soaps, I've tried soap less cleansers, antihistamines and hydrocortisone 1%cream but nothing has really worked. The rash is on my face (cheeks) and neck. I have started to suspect it may be due to either...
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    Pain after Fistula surgery

    Hey, Yesterday (Monday 9th Feb) I have surgery due to an anal fistula, they said they "laid it open". I did feel horrible after the waking up from anaesthetic but I think that is fairly common. Today I have having some abdominal pain though. They said they preformed an endoscopy during the...
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    Reaction to Methotrexate or Humira?

    Hey, I have had a rash on my face and neck for over 12 months now, I also have very sensitive skin. I ignored it thinking it would go away on its own but now it's really started to get me down. Crohn's can be embarrassing and it has knocked my confidence, having a rash on my face has knocked...
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    Concerned about contipation

    Hi, So I was diagnosed around 4-5 years ago, I've been on Prednisolone, Azaphioprine, Infliximab, I am currently on Humira and Methotrexate. Ever since the onset of Crohn's, I have mostly had loose stools, I have never been constipated. I have always had loose to fairly formed stools. For the...
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    abscess question after it was drained

    Hey IBDers, So I had a Perianal abscess, around 2 weeks ago I went to hospital as the abscess continued to get worse and I couldn't stand the pain anymore. I had emergency surgery. Now I have been having the wound redressed by district nurses but after a bath or shower I put a new dressing on...
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    Should i Drain abscess myself?

    Hey, So I have an abscess on my bottom, near the crack of the bottom. I told my consultant about it when I saw him, around 3-4 weeks ago, the abscess was just over 1/2"-3/4" or 1cm-1.5cm in diameter. I was given antibiotics 500mg Metronidazole and 500mg ciprofloxacin, I had to stop medication...
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    Shortness of breath?

    Hey ValleysAngel, I was just about to ask a similar question, then I spotted your thread. I am not experiencing chest pain, but more shortness of breath. It's not that bad that when I walk around I can't breath, it feels more like I can't take a full deep breath. It's quite hard to explain...
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    Question about NHS/District Nurse

    Hey Everyone, So I had my Humira delivered on Friday, I was then contacted by the District Nurse telling me that she will come round next Friday to show me how to inject it. But I have just had a missed call from her, I don't have a landline and have no credit. So I am worrying as it is 8:00...
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    My story dealing with crohn's and where i am now

    Hey Everyone, I am writing to tell you my story and how i am really struggling. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease around 4 years ago when I was 19. Over that time I have tried a number of medications, but started with steroids, which did ease symptoms on a high dose but when the dosage was...
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