Hi there

[Skybird14]

Hi there,

I've just joined as I'm feeling a little bit alone in dealing with all the frustrations of this disease. I was diagnosed at the age of 16 in 2002 and was lucky enough to have gone for years without too many problems. Unfortunately in 2010, things started to cause problems again and I was put on Azathioprine and a short course of Prednisolone. That seemed to control things for a while but I am now back on Prednisolone and have been for six months.

 

[Mouette]

You are young and it is a not easy disease has to live, unfortunately there will be periods harder than other one. But also of the peace and I wish you of beautiful meeting!

 

[nogutsnoglory]

It's a tough disease to manage but we are here to support you. You aren't alone. Has your doctor considered switching out Azathioprine for another drug like a biologic or adding that on?

 

[Skybird14]

It's a tough disease to manage but we are here to support you. You aren't alone. Has your doctor considered switching out Azathioprine for another drug like a biologic or adding that on?

He wants to do a colonoscopy and a capsule endoscopy before he'll change the meds but biologic treatment was one of the possible options he suggested they might use.

 

[nogutsnoglory]

The biologics are the top tier and most effective drugs. They are becoming increasingly common forms of treatment. Keep us posted.