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I visited my GI doctor yesterday and we have decided to gradually take me off Budesonide and keep me on 6MP in the meantime. I have been on both meds for months with mild improvements, though my condition is very mild in the first place. Should weaning me of Budesonide worsen my symptoms, what...

One of my major symptoms is muscle aches/soreness onset from even the mildest exercise. (A long walk will irritate my joints and make my muscles extremely sore!) My doctor said that this may have to do with me not moving around alot since my diagnosis with all of my fatigue and other stuff going...

Yes, his doctors know he has discontinued all medications. They seem to be comfortable with his decision since he's been doing so great. He's also been at a monastery for the past four years --a rather stress-free zone-- so he's significantly less prone to getting a flare-up. Things may change...

Thanks for the welcome, Dexky! My brother used to have the same GI I have now. He is no longer a minor and has since moved away from the area. He has taken Prednisone in the past and was put on 6MP (?) as a long-term drug. He's currently medication-FREE and has been in full remission for 4+...

My, what a journey! Sounds like it was very painful, but humbling as you said. Glad to hear you're in remission for the time-being, though. I'm also struggling with depression and just learning to take care of myself in general. But anyway, welcome and take a look around...

Apperance aside, she sounds irresponsible. It sounds like you're caught up in not wanting to be biased to the point that you're trying to excuse her behavior. Do what's best for you and your kids.

When I was first diagnosed I emailed a few of my friends to let them know. I didn't go into much detail, just explained the basics (i.e. it's an autoimmune disease of the intestines, there's ulcers, etc.) On of my friends was too worried about me to respond, though. So I have to remember that...

I have a high pulse rate as well. I was told (by a Chinese herbalist/accupuncturist with little familiarity with Western medicine) that it might be because of the medications I'm taking. But whether it's medication-related or something genetic and unrelated to Crohn's, I would reccomend talking...

I'm so sorry to hear all you've gone/are going through. Sounds like God really loves you! I'm newly diagnosed and don't have alot of advice to throw your way, but hope you find the forum helpful and feel welcome here!

Nothing to worry about. It's nothing to worry about as long as you are good about taking your iron supplements. Depending on how anemic you are, you're most likely experiencing alot of fatigue, but as your anemia goes away you'll begin to feel much more energized. Red meats and foods rich in...

I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease earlier this year, in February. My older brother had been diagnosed with Crohn's nearly six years before so it wasn't a huge shock when I was diagnosed as well. (Meaning, we had heard of the disease and knew the implications of the diagnosis.) Six weeks...