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Hello! I haven't posted in a really long time, I guess Ive been really well & all things crohns havent been on my mind.
I was diagnosed with crohns of terminal ileum in 2009, with strictures. I didnt go on any meds til 2013 when I started on azathioprine which I took successfully until late 2018 when I came off it due to being in remission.
Things had been going well, and I even had my first baby this year - no issues crohns wise. However, 4-5 months postpartum Ive started with loose bowel movements & alot of urgency, but no pain, bloating, blood or anything else.
Symptoms are mild but recent fecal samples are showing high levels of inflammation - so looks like Im starting to flare. My IBD nurse is discussing course of action with consultant this week.
However, given current covid situation, i really really don't want to be immunosuppressed just now but fear it may be my only option (I dont think 5-ASAs are very effective are they?).
Those of you with mild/moderate disease - what treatments do you take?
I was diagnosed with crohns of terminal ileum in 2009, with strictures. I didnt go on any meds til 2013 when I started on azathioprine which I took successfully until late 2018 when I came off it due to being in remission.
Things had been going well, and I even had my first baby this year - no issues crohns wise. However, 4-5 months postpartum Ive started with loose bowel movements & alot of urgency, but no pain, bloating, blood or anything else.
Symptoms are mild but recent fecal samples are showing high levels of inflammation - so looks like Im starting to flare. My IBD nurse is discussing course of action with consultant this week.
However, given current covid situation, i really really don't want to be immunosuppressed just now but fear it may be my only option (I dont think 5-ASAs are very effective are they?).
Those of you with mild/moderate disease - what treatments do you take?