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I'm not sure a biopsy was done... the doctor said "ah yes, this is Crohns" as he was actually doing the flexisig. I agree that it could be the meds keeping me well but is it unusual to be in remission for 3 years with no symptoms whatsoever? I also agree that I will need to speak to my doctor...

Hi All Just seeking some advice. I've been in pretty good health all my life until 3 years ago when I came down with diarrhea and weightloss which lasted the good part of 3 weeks. After going to see my GP and having a blood test I was sent for a Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and was diagnosed with...

Thanks all... having read the symptoms associated with gallbladder problems I'm convinced it's this now! Will be booking an appointment with my GP asap.

Hi all Not been on for a while - was diagnosed with Crohn's in October 2010 after suffering for 3 months with diarrhoea, tiredness, piles etc etc. After being diagnosed I was put on Prednisone and Azathioprine and within a matter of weeks I was well again. Was tapered off the Preds and am now...

Hi I've just received a letter from my doctor regarding my follow up appointment to my flexi-sig recently. It says: Diagnosis: Crohn's disease on flexible sigmoidoscopy - biopsies revealed granulomatous hepatitis. Just wondering whether this is something I should worry about? I've had trouble...

I wouldn't get too worried. I am recently diagnosed... I was really ill for a time, but within two weeks of seeing my doctor and taking medication I'm pretty much well again. I guess its all about finding the right medication but you can live a very ordinary life.

Thanks all for your replys... Just to update on my appointment on Monday: The doc has tapered my Pred from 40mg to 20mg for a week, then 10mg for 3 weeks. He has upped my Aza to 150mg from 100mg and I need to take 3 Ferrous Sulphate pills a day instead of 2. Seemed reasonably happy with my blood...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's nearly 4 weeks ago after a flexi-sig. I was prescribed 40mg Pred, Azathioprine and Ferrous Sulphate. Apart from some pain when I have a BM which lasts a few hours (I think it could be piles?) I feel more or less ok - although I do feel very tired in the evenings...

Brill - okay I'll just try and cut right down in that case. Thanks again :)

Thanks Astra - I might try and merge weetabix back in for breakie in a couple of days time and see how I get on them... I miss them! I guess is just a case of trial and error. Will try and cut out the red meat but I did used to enjoy the odd steak and a roast beef dinner, but I hear what your...

Thanks guys... this is all new to me and this place is providing me with lots of tips and advice already! StarrGirrl - so sorry to hear of your experience so far, I really hope you get a proper diagnosis soon. i have had the awful shoulder pain too. And thanks Astra - I will start keeping a food...

Thanks all for the advice. I did mean that for starters I am on 40mg of pred. No idea what I'll be on after that. Just one more thing for now... Should I try probiotic supplements? Any foods I should or shouldn't avoid?

Thanks for replying so quickly Dusty and for your advice. I am a little worried about the Prednisone - I think I'm on a high dosage of 40 mg too. But I guess for now I should just follow my doctors advise and stick with it. I have read alot about calcium - should I be taking calcium...

Hi all Just joined the forum after being diagnosed on Friday just gone - 29 October. So... my story.... Early August this year I started experiencing a change in bowel habits. I was always a once-a-day kind of man but started feeling the urge to go during the evening. Wasn't too worried at the...