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robert.k
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How often do you get flare-ups, and how long do they tend to last?
I had my first 'attack' this past summer around July/August, it lasted about two months (if not even a little longer). BUt this was my first attack, and I didn't start medicating with prednisone until about 6 weeks or longer into it, and prednisone got me under control probably within a week. I was probably in remission (NO SYMPTOMS AT ALL, with many excellent bowel movements) for about 5 months.
I'm currently suffering from a flare-up AGAIN, it's been almost 2 weeks with little improvement, I'm using prednisone (however, I've been inconsistent with my dosage, often forgetting to take enough of it or on time, and I haven't watched my diet nearly as well as I should have been)...
I really hope I don't learn to expect two flare-ups a year...
Just wondering what some of you more 'tenured' Crohn's veterans have to say.
I had my first 'attack' this past summer around July/August, it lasted about two months (if not even a little longer). BUt this was my first attack, and I didn't start medicating with prednisone until about 6 weeks or longer into it, and prednisone got me under control probably within a week. I was probably in remission (NO SYMPTOMS AT ALL, with many excellent bowel movements) for about 5 months.
I'm currently suffering from a flare-up AGAIN, it's been almost 2 weeks with little improvement, I'm using prednisone (however, I've been inconsistent with my dosage, often forgetting to take enough of it or on time, and I haven't watched my diet nearly as well as I should have been)...
I really hope I don't learn to expect two flare-ups a year...
Just wondering what some of you more 'tenured' Crohn's veterans have to say.