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  1. dhay

    Crohns changed over last few months

    Hi, I have had Crohns for 15 years now and have the usual flare ups every few months and general discomfort but over the last four or five months it has changed .... chronic constipation (can only produce pebbles or pencil thin stools), the pain is different and back ache is worse. What I am...
  2. dhay

    Massive bruise developed on calf .... worried

    Had Crohns 15 years, in remission last few years. Low b12 of late but developed nagging leg pain a few weeks ago and horrified this morning to see a dark bruise covering almost all the back of my calf! See gp or just one of those things?
  3. dhay

    Round and round we go ...

    Hi all, Just wanted to post as I feel I am back where I started years ago .... Had a good few years or remission then a year ago began to be battered by infections galore (hip, goin, legs, swollen joints, neck, chronic tonsilitis etc etc). Round and round in circles I eventually decided to go...
  4. dhay

    Rheumatoid arthritis?

    Hi, Rheumatoid arthritis? Have been suffering more and more with joint pains last year or so and weird lumps on my bones! Knee that swelled up and has left a weird lump in from of my kneecap also! Have shortness of breath (even though quite fit) and chest tightness .... as a result had a chest...
  5. dhay

    Delicate question regarding delicates!

    Hi all, Delicate question about my delicates if I may! I know what my Crohns pains feel like but last few months it has been different … I have had a heavy, aching feeling and stabbing pains in my mens bits, lower back and pelvic area behind them. Finally mentioned it to doc but she wasn’t...
  6. dhay

    Long list of symptoms ... feel a wreck

    Hi, Haven’t got an appointment for a few weeks so was wondering if anyone could offer any advice regarding new symptoms developing over the last four months or so …. I am on Infliximab infusions (eight weekly) and nothing else, Crohns for 8 years Sporadic abdomen pain / distention Joint pain...
  7. dhay

    Symptoms worsening – Lupus?

    Symptoms worsening – Lupus? Hi, Just looking for some advice …. Had Crohns for what seems a life time now, Op a few years ago and remission followed. This year things have gradually gone downhill. Abdomen / groin pain, joint pain, lower back ache and recently worsening abdomen pain with...
  8. dhay

    Joint pain and low WBC

    Hi, Been taking Infliximab for 2 years now so it has puzzled me of late why I have been told I have low white blood count ... this coinciding with (over the last few weeks) random joint and muscle pain (mostly small of back, fingers, groin and hips) and minor weight loss. I have done some...
  9. dhay

    Stopped Methotrexate ... maybe shouldnt have?

    So, two years ago had emergency op then put on Methotrexate and regular Infliximab infusions ... six months ago, due to financial difficulties, decided to no longer take Methotrexate and just do the infusions. All seems fine but should I declare this to my doc? Does it matter if I am feeling...
  10. dhay

    Late appearing side effects

    Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had, or is having, a similar experience to myself? I started taking Methotrexate three months ago with great trepidation. The first six weeks went ok but then started getting aching muscles after even the lightest of excercise (I would consider myself...
  11. dhay

    Mixing with anti deps

    Hi, Had depression for years now but building up to an intelerable level the last 6 months and need to finally go to GP about it (hate the idea of being mistaken for one of the 'little sad so need some pills' brigade)! My question ... Is there any point going to my GP as I am just starting an...
  12. dhay

    Mri results

    mri results Had an mri on Wednesday then hospital called Friday with appointment for next Friday. Is this normal or should i be worried? I imagine it's standard.
  13. dhay

    Chest pain

    Hi all, Summary of story so far …. Years of pain Diagnosed IBS Years more pain Diagnosed Crohns Small Bowel Resection 10 months of freedom :ywow: Last 6 months progressively worse Discovered to be Azathioprine allergic B12 / Iron levels dropping like a stone (just about to start B12 /...
  14. dhay

    Burying head in the sand ....

    Hi, Had small bowel resection a year ago followed by 6 glorious months symptom free but I suspect 'it' is back. Since November time I have become increasingly tired - almost dizzy lightheadedness at times. Apparently my B12 level is on the floor and iron low but have, through one reason or...
  15. dhay

    Thought I was going to die !!

    Melodramatic? Possibly .... Started on Aza a few weeks ago and increasingly suffered joint pains, life became v painful but then last night was truly dreadful. Increased dose (from 1 to 2) and within a few hours was in agony and could not move - lower back / midriff / neck / knees not able to...
  16. dhay

    My story ... so far

    To keep it short .... Over 10 years ago I was a courier and started having problems (I mention the fact I was a courier as it was unknowingly the first time my symptoms had affected my life / work noticeably). Anyway, as I am sure many are familiar with, went thru the treadmill of doctors...
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