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  1. Merv S

    Diagnosed after 40?? Anyone???

    Just before the age of 50 following acute appendicitis, appendectomy, and peritonitis. Gma set and match. That was 26 years ago and counting.
  2. Merv S

    Low B12

    Yes. Often people with CD will have a 'Short Barrett'' Syndrome . This an inflammation of the oesaphagus, which can rarely develop into oesaphageal Ca. The condition may also manifest in bouts of acid reflux and ' heartburn,' In short, GORD ,sometimes also referred to as GERD too. All to...
  3. Merv S

    Never dismiss the prospect of a second opinion, if that is possible for you.

    Never dismiss the prospect of a second opinion, if that is possible for you.
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  4. Merv S

    Stelara every 12 weeks in the UK, not frequent enough?

    I ceased using Stelara about a year ago,For some reason, financial I suspect, my GI altered his stanch on 6 weekly injections. Since then, for some miraculous reason, I have entered a state of semi remission. Apart from ceasing smoking some five years ago and taking 200 mg Tramadol nightly for...
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    budesonide

    Yep, Some years ago as an alternative to Pred. It was a relatively short course with tapering. The effects were much the same with Pred, but I seem to recall that the mood swing issues were a little more pronounced. Nevertheless, it did provide a period of respite in terms of pain and B/A's...
  6. Merv S

    Crohns disease in my gum

    I, not, funnily enough, have had similar problems., In an earlier post, I thought that it might have been due to Stelara, which acts to effectively to turn off what is left of one's autoimmune system. Yes, I know an oversimplification, but that is basically what happens with biologics. The other...
  7. Merv S

    Stelara Dental Problems?

    Seasons Greetings to one and all! Have any of you experienced either mouth ulcers or more particularly loosening of teeth since you stated this form of treatment? At my age I can ill afford to part with any more toothy pegs! Cheers, Merv
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