Good beautiful September morning. I am new to this site and not very computer savvy but will try. I was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at the age of 47 as a result of emergency surgery for a bowel obstruction. I was told at that time I had probably had the disease from the age of 17 or 1 Nearly 4 years on Prednisone followed with my experiencing every single side effect and then some.
In 2008, I had a second bowel resection but in spite of trying all the medications available and a bout of pancreatitis after taking Imuran, I can't seem to sustain a prolonged period of wellness. I am currently injecting Humira weekly but have a very uncomfortable case of eczema in and around my ears, on my head, my forearms and even worse in the entire area of my privates and rear end. Two dermatologists insist the eczema is not a result of using Humira. I use three different types of steroid creams, lotions and salves to keep the itch at by. It is awful. Upon the advice of my gastroenterologist, I am considering switching to Remicade. I am wondering if that is the solution.
By the way, I am a 69 year old very active lady with quite a large family none of whom seem to "get" what I am going through even after all these years.
In 2008, I had a second bowel resection but in spite of trying all the medications available and a bout of pancreatitis after taking Imuran, I can't seem to sustain a prolonged period of wellness. I am currently injecting Humira weekly but have a very uncomfortable case of eczema in and around my ears, on my head, my forearms and even worse in the entire area of my privates and rear end. Two dermatologists insist the eczema is not a result of using Humira. I use three different types of steroid creams, lotions and salves to keep the itch at by. It is awful. Upon the advice of my gastroenterologist, I am considering switching to Remicade. I am wondering if that is the solution.
By the way, I am a 69 year old very active lady with quite a large family none of whom seem to "get" what I am going through even after all these years.
