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  1. Archeogirl

    Skin Issues and Infections

    I started Remicade in the summer of 2018 and within 24 hours all my symptoms that I'd been struggling with had disappeared. I take it along with azathioprine and I've learned that it won't work as well with out it. I tried going off it in 2020 and some of the symptoms started to return so I'm...
  2. Archeogirl

    High Energy Levels??

    I started Entyvio in August and the only thing I've noticed is an overwhelming surge of energy that is actually kind of problematic now since I'm hardly ever tired even after a 13-14 hour day (including commute). I used to have terrible fatigue and couldn't work full time or get through the...
  3. Archeogirl

    Support Groups in Vancouver?

    I'm in the process of moving back to Vancouver after living abroad for nearly three years and having to suddenly return to Canada last November because I was so disabled by inflammation that I could not work let alone walk. I've since been diagnosed with inflammatory arthritis in addition to...
  4. Archeogirl

    Prednisone Tapering and Back Pain

    Before I was even properly diagnosed with Crohn's over a month and a half ago, my doctor started me on 50 mg of prednisone because I had excruciating inflammatory arthritis in my knees, ankles, wrists, fingers and elbows to the point that I couldn't walk. Within a day on prednisone all that pain...
  5. Archeogirl

    Link between cysts and Crohns?

    I am currently being diagnosed with Crohn's - been in a flare since end of July 2015 but with mild symptoms beginning around November 2014. I was living in the UK until early August and then moved to Hong Kong where I got so ill I could barely walk or function at work (inflammatory arthritis...
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