Diagnosed five days ago with mild crohns

[Captscudd]

I got meds from my doctor just as he left for vacation my problem is is that my wife and I have been saving up money to go on our honeymoon tomorrow for four days should I cancel our trip or go and start the meds when we get back the meds I'm on are budensode or something to that spelling it's a steroid AAAAHHHHHH I NEED HELP I also suffer from severe anxiety so this isn't helping

 

[acheallova]

Budesonide ec is a mild steroid. It works primarily in the intestines, thus most side effects, if any, will noot be systemic. I would go on your trip and start your meds. You may feel better, for those they work for- they work. If they don't seem to be helping, you'll know within a couple of days. I was fortunate that Entocort EC® was a life saver for me.
Best wishes to you. Hope you find relief soon. Thoughts and prayers.
Welcome to the community. Have a look around. Enjoy the guidance, laughing, crying and support we have to share.
Also, i would check out the prednisone/Entocort EC ® thread. It could be very informative!
Good luck. -hugs-

 

[prplkow]

When I got diagnosed we left on our planned vacation for Europe a week later. I took the meds right away and did not wait until I got back. I was only on Asacol though, no steroids. I did not have any problems or side effects.

Hope you have a great honeymoon, no matter what you end up doing. =)

 

[prplkow]

Oh I forgot to tell you to check out the Travelling with Crohn's page...It really helped me to be prepared for the trip.
http://www.crohnsforum.com/showthread.php?t=30925

 

[mbishop]

Mental health is as important as physical health. If you feel up to it, take the trip, but visit the travelling with Crohn's thread noted above for tips!

 

[lola99]

I was on budesonide for about 1 year +. Its a very mild steroid and its only absorbed about 10%. So starting it isn't going to cause a huge change in your body. Talk to your doctor about it if you have concerns. But i didn't start having side effects ill i was on it at least 6 months and all i got was bruises from it lowering my blood platelets.

 

[Johnnysmom]

We were on vacation in Florida when my son was put on Prednisone. He felt immediately better once he started taking them. The usual side effects didn't come around until a month later and still weren't that bad. He ate better, had more energy and didn't have a problem sleeping.

This diagnosis is a lot to take in. Things get so much easier as time goes by. Enjoy your honeymoon

 

[Captscudd]

Thank you all for the info I'm having a blast and feel great my wife is telling me to stop worrying now lol but thank you all I will keep everyone updated on my progress when I get back have a great holiday and happy new year

 

[acheallova]

Capt,
Best to your wife!!