Hi everyone... I realise there has already been a few threads lately on 6mp and side effects etc but I can't find anything that answers my individual questions so hence the new thread.
Anyway here are my questions about 6mp (there are a few sorry) I have only been on it for 6 weeks;
* When does everyone take 6mp (in morning or night time) and do you take it with or with out food? Does it matter??
* While on 6mp did you still get mini flares? (do others get flares that only last a few days at a time?) Im generaly sick for around 3 days every other week or so, my symptoms are nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, more frequent BM and really run down in my body. If indeed it is a flare and not just side effects of 6mp would that suggest that the drug isn't doing its job properly or Im on a too lower dosage (50mg). My GI said to leave it at this dose for now and see him if I think Im not doing well... I don't want to hassle him over a few sick days when Im not even sure it has anything to do with the drugs or crohns.
* How long do you have to be on 6mp before you start to see really good benefits ie remission or close too. I realise Im not as bad as others on this site but I feel like I might be finally getting somewhere and on top of it all then bam I wake up with nausea and then sick for the next few days. Eat bland food and get back on top of it all and good again for another week or two... very frustrating.
* Did you find if you were really tired from over doing it or having too many late nights that could start a flare or make your symptoms return? I have been finding if Im not in bed by a certain time and get enough sleep Im crap the next day or two, generally just really run down and slight nausea, loss of appetite etc. I know stress triggers it for some people is there anything other then stress and food that make people have a flare.
Ok well thats it I think for now anyway sorry for so many questions Im just really confused bout the drugs Im taking and how my body is reacting all the time... as Im still learning all bout the disease and the effect it has on my body Im having real trouble determining what is the disease, drugs or just general health issues that may be unrelated to crohns.
Thanks in advance for any insight you can give me on your experiences and answers to my questions.
Anyway here are my questions about 6mp (there are a few sorry) I have only been on it for 6 weeks;
* When does everyone take 6mp (in morning or night time) and do you take it with or with out food? Does it matter??
* While on 6mp did you still get mini flares? (do others get flares that only last a few days at a time?) Im generaly sick for around 3 days every other week or so, my symptoms are nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, more frequent BM and really run down in my body. If indeed it is a flare and not just side effects of 6mp would that suggest that the drug isn't doing its job properly or Im on a too lower dosage (50mg). My GI said to leave it at this dose for now and see him if I think Im not doing well... I don't want to hassle him over a few sick days when Im not even sure it has anything to do with the drugs or crohns.
* How long do you have to be on 6mp before you start to see really good benefits ie remission or close too. I realise Im not as bad as others on this site but I feel like I might be finally getting somewhere and on top of it all then bam I wake up with nausea and then sick for the next few days. Eat bland food and get back on top of it all and good again for another week or two... very frustrating.
* Did you find if you were really tired from over doing it or having too many late nights that could start a flare or make your symptoms return? I have been finding if Im not in bed by a certain time and get enough sleep Im crap the next day or two, generally just really run down and slight nausea, loss of appetite etc. I know stress triggers it for some people is there anything other then stress and food that make people have a flare.
Ok well thats it I think for now anyway sorry for so many questions Im just really confused bout the drugs Im taking and how my body is reacting all the time... as Im still learning all bout the disease and the effect it has on my body Im having real trouble determining what is the disease, drugs or just general health issues that may be unrelated to crohns.
Thanks in advance for any insight you can give me on your experiences and answers to my questions.