Hi everyone, I'm a new poster. I'm also a mom of 2 sons with Crohn's. Both were diagnosed by the time they hit 16/17 years old. We have been treating for about 3-4 years to date.
Crohn's was diagnosed with older DS when he developed a fistula. His first year was tough. He had fistula repair surgery. Then, remicade treatments spanning about 4 months. Since, he has been holding steady with Imuran. {knocking wood} Not quite remission but holding steady.
My question for everyone is about DS#2. He never had to use remicade but is taking Purinethol and Pentasa. In the spring, he generally has a flare up that requires a 2 month treatment of Endocort which ended early August 2006. Since then, he has been developing a skin infection on his arms. At first, I thought it was infected hair follicles which happened with DS#1 too. But, now, they are almost to the ponit of lesions and look pretty nasty. I'm calling the Doc today because I think this is going beyond the norm.
Anyone have any experience with skin infections on the arms? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you
Crohn's was diagnosed with older DS when he developed a fistula. His first year was tough. He had fistula repair surgery. Then, remicade treatments spanning about 4 months. Since, he has been holding steady with Imuran. {knocking wood} Not quite remission but holding steady.
My question for everyone is about DS#2. He never had to use remicade but is taking Purinethol and Pentasa. In the spring, he generally has a flare up that requires a 2 month treatment of Endocort which ended early August 2006. Since then, he has been developing a skin infection on his arms. At first, I thought it was infected hair follicles which happened with DS#1 too. But, now, they are almost to the ponit of lesions and look pretty nasty. I'm calling the Doc today because I think this is going beyond the norm.
Anyone have any experience with skin infections on the arms? Any advice would be appreciated.
Thank you