Decided to take Imuran

[Paislee]

So after 3 months of stressing, debating and wondering I finally took my prescription for Imuran. I am not getting any better Crohn's wise so I am taking the chance as much as I am afraid of immunosupressants. I had a follow up appointment with my GI and he strongly suggested that I shouldn't wait any longer, that things could get worse if I am not getting any better. I'm so scared of side effects, maybe I will be lucky and be one who has no ill effects. But why do I feel so defeated right now, like I am giving into my disease...I know I am not, I am just trying to get better. This disease is so stressful sometimes...

 

[Mozart]

Paislee, I understand your fears and the stress. I had the same "giving in to the disease" when I started on Remicade alittle over a year ago. I have a good response but still worry about the effect this medication will have on my body over the long term Best of luck and know you are not alone with your feelings.

 

[michaelearnest]

Hello there - I have been on Imuran for quite sometime now and I have never had a problem. It works great for me. I take it at night and I have not seen any side effects. What dosage are you taking and is he having you do the blood tests?

 

[flutterby5577]

My doc is currently pushing for me to start Imuran and I'm resisting. I'm scared and stressed about all that could go wrong! I'm wishing you the best possible outcome!

 

[lola99]

I think for everyone with crohns the thinking/reading about the side effects of the medication is enough to send anyone in to paranoia. I have been on imuran for well over a year and had no side effects what so ever with it. I can't say the same for the asacol and entocort i am taking. I however have had no luck with imuran getting me to the remission i was looking for and am switching to biologics.

 

[Hayleyberry]

Hi I felt the same as you when I started immunosuppressant. I've had no side effects and they seem to be helping. As longs as you keep up to date with blood test you'll be fine hope you start feeling better soon. X x x

 

[Paislee]

Thanks for the support everyone, this is why I love this forum! Not feeling so good this morning though, but I expect that with new medication anyway. The big D is plaguing me and I am nauseated. I just had some toast and that made me feel a little better, just going to relax for the day I guess.