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I see. Doc didn't mention the risk of that. He did mention potential liver issues but the chances are slim according to him.

Haha. If I could I would :)

Thanks How come you cant take it ?

Update after first appointment since diagnosis Okay.. 14/12/2010 & Just had my first meeting with the IBD Clinic at my local hospital in Melbourne, Australia. Doctor asked me questions about how I have been feeling etc. As I havent had any side effects besides feeling energized due to the...

Haha Yep, was unofficial until now. It's currently 0:15 (AM) - Pred Effect Love the rush during the day. Helps with work as I am on the sales floor selling TV's / Whitegoods / Small Appliances etc. Helps with the gift of the gab. Never needed the help but don't mind it. Will probably...

I see. Well I mustn't have been as inflammed but they definately found more Ulcers than they did with you. From memory I believe they said 4 in my Bowel and 1 small one in my stomach. If they put you on 60mg to begin with, well it would make sense that you were more inflamed than I was...

Sorry to hear your experience hasnt been pleasant. Thanks for the update though. I have been okay on a low fibre, lactose free diet while on Pred's. I received a letter in the mail from the IBD Clinic which states which Blood tests the Pathology department will be doing for me prior to my...

Okay 2nd lot of Quoted text below is where I am currently at, with information I have gathered myself by asking the right people questions (Doctors/Specialists). Still very early days. 1st lot of Quoted text (coming up) you have my very first post in this thread. Amazing what 5 days / info...

Wish you all the luck in the world with the results. You are 2 weeks ahead, I'll keep this post updated as I'm updated. While you have been on Pred have you had any side effects other than trouble getting to sleep ? I have been lucky enough so far not to have experienced any other than that...

Thanks Nancy Lee. This place is a god send.

I called my contact at my local Hospital yesterday to ask her when my appointment with my doctor was, as they said they would contact me to make an appointment but never did. She has me booked in for the 14/Dec/2010. She wants me to get there a bit earlier for some Blood tests at Pathology and...

Oh okay. Well yeh no D. Haven't been getting to sleep easily though. Even when having the Pred dosage early with breakfast. If that's the only issue at this point, I'm pretty happy then. Stress can play a major role when it comes to a flare ?

Not at all. Sorry if it came across that way.

Ummm. The irony. Was never one to take pills. Now looks like I don't have a choice

Gee, well I'm not one to take pills if I don't need them. For example, when I have a headache, I'd prefer a glass of water and a nap. The only reason I was on the Ibuprofen was because of a groin injury. From what I've been told Ibuprofen increases blood flow to areas that are in pain. So...

Well I'm definately taking it seriously. Just wish my appointment with my Doctor was sooner rather than later. The Pred's 40mg seems to be doing their job 4 days in. 5th day tomorrow. Only on a Multivitamin at this point which probably isn't helping replace what the Pred's is damaging and my...

I guess your right, In the days leading up to my dx I had taken 2 ibuprofen tablets to numb a groin injury so that i could work around work and sell TV's and the like. Boss needed me for that weekend and without the ibuprofen I wouldnt have been able to stand up to the task. That following...

STLGirl, your right, your story is very close to mine. I will be definately hitting up the next doctor I see with more info on many things but predominately more info on vitamin suppliments. The 40mg Pred they have put me on (4 days in) has removed the pain from my lower right abdomen...

Thanks for info. I'm writing all this stuff down so I can ask the specialist when I see her in a week and a bit. Appreciate the info. As your not in Australia, the names of your suppliments may differ here. This info is good enough to give me something to go on though. Thanks again.

What amounts of Calcium and Vitamin D should I be taking.