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Hello and welcome to the forum! If the doctor recommends going on a short regime of steroids and I were in your shoes...I'd go for it. Prednisone is a very powerful fast acting drug and will bring the bleeding under control very quickly. I know they list all these side effects but not one...

Hi Tina! Welcome to the forum and I hope the steroids get you straightened around and feeling much better. I see Joan has pointed you in the right direction.. so I will leave you to read and perhaps get some answers there. Welcoming hugs~Nancy

Ah Faye I am so sorry you are having such a rough go of it.. Perhaps your doctor has given you different meds each time to try to hit on one that really works well for you. Welcome to the forum.. and please let us know how you get on on Thursday. Healing Hugs~Nancy

Hello irishrob and welcome to the Crohn's forum. I have not personally had the symptoms you speak of but perhaps others here can relate to what you are saying. Crohn's brings with it a plethora of symptoms and each person it seems has different ones to cope with. Make yourself at home... Best...

Hello Vness and welcome to the Crohn's Forum! It must be so very difficult to have a child diagnosed with this disease. But you have come to the right place for information and support. As DustyKat pointed out we do have a forum for parents who have children who have been diagnosed with...

So good to hear you are home safe and sound.. and the best part is being able to sleep in your own bed.

That's kind of a tough one to answer as I know some doctors prefer you only to take what they prescribe. That being said though, my doctor prescribes Imodium for me and I also take Gravol/anti-nausea over the counter meds, but I always mention them on my list of drugs for the doctor to see.

Hello Bojax and welcome to the forum. Sorry I can't answer your Insurance question.. and I'm not sure what treatment the doctor wanted to start you on that would mask whatever it is you have during a colonoscopy. Best thing to do now is to get the colonoscopy as it will give you a definite...

Hello Mick and welcome to the forum! Sorry to hear you are having a rough go of it just now... sooner you get the colonoscopy and a diagnosis the sooner the docs can start getting you back to better health. Keep us posted and we'll keep our fingers crossed for you. All the best~Nancy

Sending out positive thoughts...as always. Glad the surgery went well...hope the healing continues. Heart Hugs~Nancy

Wow...I'll bet she feels better after having them removed. I'm so happy to hear she is doing well.... and you made it through too! :)

Hi Dan and welcome to the forum! I am on Asacol as well...same dosage in fact. it is usually given as a maintenance drug when not in a flair or you are in remission. Usually Crohn's is not diagnosed with an upper GI test.. I suggest you go back to your doctor and tell him/her just what you...

Hello Jamie Lynn and welcome to the forum!! It seems that after a period of time the meds have done all they can and then we have to consider surgery. Many members here have had surgery and would be only to happy to answer any questions you may have. Welcoming Hugs~Nancy

Hello cecilialynn and welcome to the forum! I'm glad to see you have posted in other areas also.. don't be afraid to jump in and ask questions or help others with an answer. Hope to see more of you on the board. Welcoming Hugs~Nancy

Hello and welcome to the forum! Your family most certainly has a family history of Crohn's! I am so sorry to hear your brother is having a bad time of it. Perhaps your GI would send him for a second opinion to another doctor? You must be very worried and frustrated. Here is the link to our...

Hi there and welcome to the Crohn's Forum!! I am so sorry to hear you are now in need of major surgery. Many here have had the same surgery you are facing and I am sure would be glad to help with any questions you may have. You can find our Surgery Forum here-...

Be strong Andrea.. You keep fighting and I'll keep praying. :hug:

Joan, sometimes we have to be a bit strict with them when it's for their own good. But I am so pleased to see she is coming along nicely and when they start to show their feisty attitude you know they are on their way to recover. ;-) Big hugs to you both!

Hello Damien and welcome to the forum! :) Good to see they got you on some good meds right quick! You are right...the effects you mentioned are usually caused by Prednisone, but, that being said, it is a great drug. Wander through the forums, ask questions and know that you are among friends...

Hello Maher and welcome to the forum!! Let's hope you get an answer one way or the other on Friday! Hope to see more of you around the forum! All the best~Nancy