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    Methotrexate side effects continue....

    Hi all, been on maintenance dose of MTX since last fall, increased in early January to full dose ands till having horrid side effects 6 weeks later. Really bad headaches, nausea, and fatigue that last 4 days after the shot. Was on it years ago and tolerated well after a month or so, but never...
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    Rabeprazole? Vs omeprazole

    Just finishing a 30 treatment for esoghogal erosion with Rabeprazole. Can't wait for it to end! Made me nauseous for the entire month. Anyone have this experience with Omeprazole? I think they are used for same purpose, and may ask to switch when I see my GI this week. Thanks all!
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    Rabeprazole for erosion in esophagus

    Hi all. Had colonoscopy and endoscopy yesterday and in middle of a flare for several months. Have been prone to pancreatitis when flaring but this time GI found 2 erosions in lower esophagus as well as moderate inflammation in colon. Prescribed Rabeprazole for upper GI and increasing my MTX...
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    Is Remicade covered in Ontario

    Happy New Year all! My GI suggested yesterday that we may want to try Remicade soon, after results from Colonoscopy and Endoscopy this coming Monday. We have tried many meds over the years, and so many have caused pancreatitis, I've had it 8 times, mostly from Crohns meds. She thinks biologics...
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    New, but old...

    Hi all, I'm new to this group, but not new to Crohns. Was diagnosed in 1998 at age 37, but suffered for about 5 years prior to the 'big flare'. Have run the gamut of meds, with most of them causing acute pancreatitis. Many GI's have been puzzled by my case. Have had pancreatitis approx. 8 -10...
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    Prednisone weaning, when to call Doc?

    Hi all, I have been weaning off prednisone for the last few months, started at 50 mg, now down to the dreaded 5mg dosage. Have stayed at this dose now for 2 weeks now, as am having lots of withdrawal stuff. Horrid headaches, depression, fatigue, some more pain and more frequent trips to the...
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    Crazy itchy feet and hands!

    Hi all, I'm new to this site, but not new to Crohns. Have enjoyed several great years of remission (thanks to Methotrexate), but last 2 years had a few flares with quick recovery. This year a few new fun things have cropped up for me, erythema nodules on my shins and now for the second time this...
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