Well, I got off to a decent two weeks on 50mg 6MP. Then, a bug went around in my family. All I got was chills/fever...wondering if 6MP does that or likely just a cold bug? So, I was off 6MP for 1 week. Started it back last Fri. This past Mon. I had my PEG tube changed to a Mickey Button (much more discreet). I am prone to D with colitis but it had settled to more formed stools (albeit floaters) on 6MP. My first visit to the toilet, on Tues., after the exchange to the Mickey was a nightmare. I got the worst cramps, sharp pangs, knew I didn't have long to make it to the porcelain throne. I had insane, explosive, smelly D (lots). I would equate it to the pain I had with rotovirus D. D persisted Wed. and today, Thurs. Graphic gruesome warning: today it was yellow and 4+ bouts, with overall unwell feeling. I am no stranger to C.Diff, had it once this past May. Concerned to have it again, was on Keflex in Oct. for staph parotitis. Informed GI of symptoms and she called in oral vancomycin for me. Once again, I was told to hold off on the 6MP.
Now my questions (and thank you if you've read this far):
Can I stop/start 6MP and it still work?
Could 6MP cause C.Diff to recur?
I have had some joint aches on 6MP, but always have mild degree, is this an issue? --- I hope not because Remicade was ceased for neuropathic arthritis.
I have history of candida infections ever since my last pregnancy because I was on 36+ weeks antibiotics for Group B Strep UTIs. Is 6MP dangerous to one prone to yeast? Any suggestions welcome.
GI has me starting with bi-weekly blood work. Did it promptly at two weeks and haven't heard a word. Is that strange? Next week will be four weeks, unsure if I test b/c temp. stop of 6MP.
It's been a rough few years. Celiac DX in 2010. Lymphocytic Colitis 2012. Tried GAPS diet-caused flare! Entocort- Aug.-Nov.2012. Remicade-failed it.